On the same train of thoughtBenson-1215 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:58 pm If you have problems cutting it give me a shout i put it up on a milling machine to help a ABR out.
I am sure i have a set of Radius gauges in the garage if you want a lone.
the other tips mark it out with engineers blue or use a 1-1 scale auto cad drawing to mark your centres out If you want an A3 template let us know. and to get a good finish draw file all edges.
AND REMEMBER THE ENGINEERS LAW MEASURE TWICE CUT ONCE.
PS good luck
Ally plate forming
Re: Ally plate forming
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Re: Ally plate forming
"Where to mount as I think it’s a bit too far back?"
A rule of thumb that I learnt about 30 years ago is that, from a weight distribution point of view, it is best to add any extra weight as close to the rider's footpads as possible - weight added low down and central to the bike will have the least affect on handling (and conversely, weight added to a top box maximises handling affects). Obviously, that isn't practical for most people, so you will have to decide what compromises you need to make. Do you carry a pillion? Do you ride the sort of terrain where sharp rocks will damage the bottom of the panniers? etc etc.
"Do I just use any old metal paint for ally?"
You will need to use a special primer for Aluminium - Etch Primer. Then use paint which is compatible with the primer you have used. Where you find the primer, you should also find paint to go with it. If you have any problems finding it, try a Land Rover specialist - the traditional Defender-type Landy's have aluminium alloy body panels (and I think also Range Rover classics, but not 2nd generation Range Rovers onwards).
A rule of thumb that I learnt about 30 years ago is that, from a weight distribution point of view, it is best to add any extra weight as close to the rider's footpads as possible - weight added low down and central to the bike will have the least affect on handling (and conversely, weight added to a top box maximises handling affects). Obviously, that isn't practical for most people, so you will have to decide what compromises you need to make. Do you carry a pillion? Do you ride the sort of terrain where sharp rocks will damage the bottom of the panniers? etc etc.
"Do I just use any old metal paint for ally?"
You will need to use a special primer for Aluminium - Etch Primer. Then use paint which is compatible with the primer you have used. Where you find the primer, you should also find paint to go with it. If you have any problems finding it, try a Land Rover specialist - the traditional Defender-type Landy's have aluminium alloy body panels (and I think also Range Rover classics, but not 2nd generation Range Rovers onwards).
Re: Ally plate forming
To be honest if you want it painting
Check the price of the etch primer
The undercoat you want
Your top coat
And wonder if it’s worth it
I personally wouldn’t bother unless you do a bloody good job it will look like a dogs dinner
Just go to any local small powder coating place and give them the £20 or whatever they want
my racks cost me a tenner
If you do get it powder coated make sure you are happy with it first because if you want extra holes or want to trim it back or anything you will f@@k the Finnish up and let the weather get under the coating
HTH
Check the price of the etch primer
The undercoat you want
Your top coat
And wonder if it’s worth it
I personally wouldn’t bother unless you do a bloody good job it will look like a dogs dinner
Just go to any local small powder coating place and give them the £20 or whatever they want
my racks cost me a tenner
If you do get it powder coated make sure you are happy with it first because if you want extra holes or want to trim it back or anything you will f@@k the Finnish up and let the weather get under the coating
HTH
If your not the lead dog the view never change's
Re: Ally plate forming
Any recommendations?Rederic wrote: ↑Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:45 am To be honest if you want it painting
Check the price of the etch primer
The undercoat you want
Your top coat
And wonder if it’s worth it
I personally wouldn’t bother unless you do a bloody good job it will look like a dogs dinner
Just go to any local small powder coating place and give them the £20 or whatever they want
my racks cost me a tenner
If you do get it powder coated make sure you are happy with it first because if you want extra holes or want to trim it back or anything you will f@@k the Finnish up and let the weather get under the coating
HTH
Re: Ally plate forming
I don’t know what area You are in
but there will be someone on here local to you who might be able to recommend somewhere
There are plenty in the north west
When I have had small jobs done when I am working away
I just put powder coating near me
The other option is Hamerite and just keep on top of it
A nice bike that I would want the same colour as the yellow on it
And put some white stickers on it
You could also just polish it satin
but there will be someone on here local to you who might be able to recommend somewhere
There are plenty in the north west
When I have had small jobs done when I am working away
I just put powder coating near me
The other option is Hamerite and just keep on top of it
A nice bike that I would want the same colour as the yellow on it
And put some white stickers on it
You could also just polish it satin
If your not the lead dog the view never change's
Re: Ally plate forming
I found a place in Bristol near to my work called RPA powder coating. he can do it for 20 ish quid and said he may ab able to improve some of my filing. (my files seem too corse to get a good finish on the plate)
Having them white i reckon would look good.
Re: Ally plate forming
I am in Bristol now and was in Bell tools yesterday
And the lad behind the counter was telling me his mate does powder coating cheap as he is getting his little mx bike done
It might be a good idea to put some round corners on the plates so they don’t catch anything
Have you tried getting on and off the bike with your bike gear on just to see if they want any adjustments to them
You might see me knocking about on my bike Around Bristol this week
probably go to Weston this evening
Just to see if the Robot I put in is still on the pier
And the lad behind the counter was telling me his mate does powder coating cheap as he is getting his little mx bike done
It might be a good idea to put some round corners on the plates so they don’t catch anything
Have you tried getting on and off the bike with your bike gear on just to see if they want any adjustments to them
You might see me knocking about on my bike Around Bristol this week
probably go to Weston this evening
Just to see if the Robot I put in is still on the pier
If your not the lead dog the view never change's
Re: Ally plate forming
They are rounded you just need to look closerRederic wrote: ↑Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:32 pm I am in Bristol now and was in Bell tools yesterday
And the lad behind the counter was telling me his mate does powder coating cheap as he is getting his little mx bike done
It might be a good idea to put some round corners on the plates so they don’t catch anything
Have you tried getting on and off the bike with your bike gear on just to see if they want any adjustments to them
You might see me knocking about on my bike Around Bristol this week
probably go to Weston this evening
Just to see if the Robot I put in is still on the pier