early bent fork...

[bud poe]

My teens/twenties Hawthorne Deluxe had been run into a wall apparently, fork was pretty bent. Steer tube and threads were good so I decided to try to straighten it, I think it came out alright, check the pics!
www.blackdotmetalwerks.com

 

[ratfink1962]

Looks good!

Nice work.

 

[bud poe]

Thanks! It was my first attempt, I made a simple fixture and used a "port-a-power" hydraulic jack and a little heat. I had to move one leg a bit more than the other but it didn't take too long.
Soon I hope to test it out!

 

[indianfaze]

yeah bud! impressed. i know ill need your help soon......

 

[bud poe]

Thanks Chris! I got a really bad one at home that I'm gonna try next. I'll post pics...
I'd be glad to help however I can, let me know...
Bud

 

[Gordon]

Bud, if you run out of projects, my daughter still has those 12 bikes in her garage.

 

[bud poe]

Gordon! Yeah I was supposed to go check them out and, well, you know how it goes...
Do you remember what was there or have any pics?
PM or email me at [email protected]
Thanks,
Bud

 

[rustyspoke66]

Nice work, I finally found the Park fork truing jig I've always wanted and if anybody needs a hand with alignment I do have Park tools to align the rear triangle and dropouts. This fork jig is kinda hard to find I think there might be a bit to much liability in fork truing, of course this is a hobby and it's not always easy to find a good fork.

 

[gold street customs]

I straightened a scrambler fork at the old machine shop I worked at , the only thing I would have done different is use some wooden blocks for a base to press against (had to fix a couple of dings) oops!! but live and learn...

 

[bud poe]

Yeah I used some UHMW plastic blocks but next time I'll use wood (its softer)...Do you think "cold setting" is better? I used heat figuring it would be less stress on the metal and avoid any cracking...any thoughts?
Oh, and that's a cool alignment tool! Thanks for posting....As for liability, I won't be jumping any curbs on this one!