So I'm going to build another alloy tank, some of you may remember the one I made for my t500 a few years ago. This one is for my Triumph tr5mx vintage motocrosser. I have the stock tank but it looks mismatched imho, plus I like custom
When I made the other tank I did it all with oxy/acetylene now I have a tig set which is going to make it so much easier to tack up.
I have made the pattern for the tank from sytrofoam and I picked up half a sheet of 3003 alloy 0.063" thick so I'm almost ready to get started. I bought a small cheap ($125) english wheel from Home Cheapo and as a lot of the reviews said it is rubbish and unusable due to misalignment of top and bottom rollers totally crap tolerance on moving parts. However for that price it comes with a full set of dies so that in itself is a bargain. I am modifying the frame and getting everything lined up then I'll be ready to start forming!
I have made the pattern for the tank from sytrofoam and I picked up half a sheet of 3003 alloy 0.063" thick so I'm almost ready to get started. I bought a small cheap ($125) english wheel from Home Cheapo and as a lot of the reviews said it is rubbish and unusable due to misalignment of top and bottom rollers totally crap tolerance on moving parts. However for that price it comes with a full set of dies so that in itself is a bargain. I am modifying the frame and getting everything lined up then I'll be ready to start forming!