I had to post some pics of me doing these covers. My wife kept saying that she was going got take some pics while I was doing the covers for a little proof that I don't have a waterjet. Have had a lot of people ask me if I have a waterjet or what kind of machine I use. I only use the jigsaw and the dremel. Yes it is not the dremel brand. The power on the turns off to much when they get hot. So when I am down there for 12 hours sometimes on my days off doing covers I can't have one that turns off so it doesn't burn out. This was me yesterday cutting my Swept design for Adirondack Bill who has an 09' maroon. He went with maroon mesh and black edges. Didn't take a pic of the covers because it is the same design as one in my signature line.
And yes I have a bunch of Core Fee covers to go around. LOL
So what are you using for a rotary tool. I had 2 dremel tools since I was 7 and I killed them right after I got the bike last year. I bought a new one and it lasted about 30 days got it replaced and it went out in 5 days. Looking to try something different.
I found that the cheap ones from harbor freight work the best. Plus get the 2yr replacement for $9 and your golden. The dremel sucked for my work. would take me an hour longer to do a set due to it cutting out all the time.
I did mine as one of my first mods by hand also, so I doubly appreciate what fine work you do, and the time involved. People asked me way back when to do theirs, but I declined. I'm not sure I could do 2 alike again.
You're an artist!
Wow - that's pretty impressive!! I thought for sure you must have some fancy cutting machine - especially for some of the more intricate designs! Nice work!
You have one steady hand!! and talent to get those covers done so perfect!
If I ever decide to go back on the original covers I will definitely contact you!!:bigthumbsup:
Ah, I see it. You have one of those fancy jig saws with the laser built into it. That blade ain't cutting nothing.
Excellent work Len, no matter how you do it. I'd be scared to death to start cutting on mine with a jig saw, and I have one of those nice DeWalt units that my wife spent way too much for as a Christmas present.
Interesting about the Dremels too. I have one old unit that came as part of a chain saw sharpening kit that I've ran for years, primarily as a router. I got one of their router bases for it. I also have, and this is really old, a Montgomery Ward imitation that has also ran for quite a few years. A year or two ago I cashed in a service award and bought one of the better heavy duty Dremel kits with something like 70 accessories and it's worked great. I've polished a bunch of small aluminum pieces with it.
Dude, I don't care what you use to do these with, it takes your talent and creativity to get it done. With that said, I'm very impressed that you are able to cut such straight lines with a jig saw and dremel tool. :bigthumbsup:
i figured you werent doing these with a waterjet because they will blast a little bit around the cuts and you would have to re-do all the chrome afterward... i have had a lot of stuff waterjet cut and you always have to do some type of finish work afterward.
hey this isn't proof. It's only proof that you're not a vampire because you show up in pics It could all be posed or photoshop....yeah photoshop because no HUMAN can do that stuff:clap2:
Awesome bro... I appreciate the fact that you are using a jigsaw with a conventional handle. I switched out to a barrel grip jigsaw years ago and
never looked back.
Awesome bro... I appreciate the fact that you are using a jigsaw with a conventional handle. I switched out to a barrel grip jigsaw years ago and
never looked back.
That is one thing that I am going to look into. The jigsaw is heavy and hurts the wrist every once in a while. Would love to get a air one that is kind of an inline. The lighter the better. Plus a good hand position while cutting is key to being able to do these for a while.
Hats off to you! I've used a jigsaw to cut a lot of things and I don't think I've ever been able to cut a straight line with one, let alone the percision cuts that you are making! That takes talent! Your covers are beyond cool!
Ok Eric here you go. Yeah it MAY be staged but figured you were right. Really didn't know she was coming down or I would have had the ducks Logo everywhere. LOL
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