[81low]

topic says it all im building custom forks i already have a pattern but im not to shure wich size metal to use?

 

[Billy]

i dont konw but post the pic when done

 

[East Siderr]

16 gauge is wat erry body tells me for custom frame work..

 

[highridah]

Originally posted by East Siderr@Sep 15 2005, 05:28 PM~3823865
16 gauge is wat erry body tells me for custom frame work..

:twak: learn to read


ive heard 1/4 was almost thick enough

 

[D Twist]

all depends on the design

 

[gangstersparadise1]

Originally posted by highridah@Sep 15 2005, 06:43 PM~3823957
:twak: learn to read
ive heard 1/4 was almost thick enough

Mine are 1/4inch and they're fine.

1/4inch is perfect but i've heard some people use 1/2. I think thats a little thick though.

 

[81low]

1/4" dam that wont be to heavy? that's cool i gotta bunch of 1/4" metal in my back yard how did u guys cut it i was gonna use a cutting disc but i think i might have to use the plasma cutter for 1/4"

 

[highridah]

Originally posted by 81low@Sep 15 2005, 07:21 PM~3824766
1/4" dam that wont be to heavy? that's cool i gotta bunch of 1/4" metal in my back yard how did u guys cut it i was gonna use a cutting disc but i think i might have to use the plasma cutter for 1/4"

get a really good jigsaw i have a dewalt and a milwaukee both cut 1/4 like butter just havent bothered with making faced parts cause they suck when it comes to the way i ride

 

[gizmo1]

if your going to ride a lot do you still need 1/4 or thicker

 

[81low]

im just building a strictly show bike for my baby he's only 1 thats why i was thinking i could use thinner metal.

 

[gangstersparadise1]

Originally posted by 81low@Sep 15 2005, 11:06 PM~3826038
im just building a strictly show bike for my baby he's only 1 thats why i was thinking i could use thinner metal.

1/4inch is for show purposes only. In theory you could ride on it but I dont know who long it would last. My fork isnt heavy at all, weight shouldnt be a problem. Laser cutter is best for cutting it out.

 

[socios b.c. prez]

I would still do 1/4 inch because ou never know if someone has to ride the bike for whatever reason.