Two crazy new builds coming up.........

[recumpence]

Hey Guys,

This is a teaser thread for you.

Sorry I have not been around the forum for a while. I have not been posting much lately because I have been swamped planning two huge builds for one high-end client. Much of my time has been spent doing logistic planning, parts ordering, technical research and reading, spreadsheet layout, machinist meetings, shop reworking, internet research, etc, etc, etc for these builds. These two builds are similar to each other in some ways and completely different in others. This project requires so much time and resources that I am almost completely redesigning my shop to accomodate them. I even purchased a new TIG welder for this project (I have needed the excuse to buy one anyway ). These bikes will take up 4 months of my time and will be the most extensive builds I have ever done for a customer.

All I can tell you at this point is to keep your eyes peeled. I will begin two separate threads for these two bikes within the next 10 days or so..........

Matt

[farmkid4]

10 DAYS how can we ever wait that long

cant wait to see them I'm sure they will be as stunning as ever

[www.recumbents.com]

Hi Matt,

I'm happy to hear you are keeping busy. I hope you are getting a good downpayment so you don't have an issue if the buyer disappears.

-Warren.

[recumpence]

Hi Matt,

I'm happy to hear you are keeping busy. I hope you are getting a good downpayment so you don't have an issue if the buyer disappears.

-Warren.

Yup, 40% deposit. That is a good thing because these things use alot of expensive parts and materials.

This client has really been wonderful to deal with. I have had some bad experiences in the past with high-end work because of not taking a large enough deposit. So, I wanted to make sure that did not happen here. I really have to hand it to this customer for his trust in me. He does not know me personally. He only knows my reputation on-line. He is trusting me with these builds and his money. I am going to do my best to make these bikes all I am capable for him.

Matt

[liveforphysics]

Yup, 40% deposit. That is a good thing because these things use alot of expensive parts and materials.

This client has really been wonderful to deal with. I have had some bad experiences in the past with high-end work because of not taking a large enough deposit. So, I wanted to make sure that did not happen here. I really have to hand it to this customer for his trust in me. He does not know me personally. He only knows my reputation on-line. He is trusting me with these builds and his money. I am going to do my best to make these bikes all I am capable for him.

Matt

That guy is smart to recognize you're an honest guy who knows what he's doing and does deliver awesome results.

I'm pumped to see your new work!

[AussieJester]

+1 ^^^ He couldnt have found a better person to build
what will be fantastic bikes...best of luck Matt..

KiM

[Sharkboat]

Any news? pictures?

[recumpence]

No pictures yet. The status is as follows;

Bike #1 --- In stock
Bike #2 --- In stock
motors (four of them ) --- In stock
Hope 4 piston brakes with floating rotors --- In stock
Rims --- In stock
Battery enclosure --- On order
Chargers --- On order
Sand blasting of frame #2 is arranged

I am collecting parts right now. I will start build threads on both bikes individually very soon.

I also got word that my landlord is going to need my shop space by year's end. This is actually good news. I have been wanting to bring my shop back home for a while now and this gives me some incentive.

I will be setting up my new shop a little at a time. These will be the last builds done in my present location. I am designing new shelving, wrok benches, assembly table, etc, etc, etc right now. I only have 170 sqare feet to work with (my current shop is only a little larger than that anyway, and I do not use all of it). So, I have to be very creative with this shop. I will purchase industrial shelving to run around all the walls of the shop. Some stuff will hang from the ceiling. My two welders and plasma cutter (the plasma just arrived today, [my birthday ]. It is a really cool plasma cutter) will all go next to each other under the shelving. In this 170 suqare feet I will have my two bench top mills, bench top lathe, bench top drill press, two welders and plasma cutter, bench top belt sander, cutoff bandsaw, work bench, air compressor, assembly table, and various other tools. I will have good industrial lighting and a very well organized arrangement of shelving to make this all possible. What I am after is a "Full function" fabrication shop in the smallest space possible. I work best in a shop that has everything within my grasp. Also, I do not like having to drive to my shop miles away. This will make shop work much easier to accomplish. In the winter I can work when snowed in. In the summer, I do not have to worry about the heat. My current shop has no A/C and it in a loft of a steel roofed building. So, it is HOT.

Matt

[recumpence]

Hey Guys,

Sorry I have not posted any pictures yet. I have been in the throws of moving my shop. Also, one of these two builds has taken a different direction. I think you guys are going to be pretty freaked when you hear what it is. One of these builds is a radical, purpose built machine designed for weekend running. You will see what that means once the build begins.

I am trying to get my shop moved by the end of this month. It may not be until early next month. We shall see. In any event, once the shop is moved, I can begin these builds in earnest.

Stay tuned........

Matt