Print PDF
Favorite
Email
Step 4Pedals
The pedals shafts are made from 3/4" thick wall copper pipe and 90deg fittings. The pipe has a 7/8" O.D. that works with the pedal shaft bearings.
Cut all the pieces and liberally flux all the mating surfaces. Put all the parts together to make sure everything lines up, is square and the ends that go through the bearings are on the same axis. I suggest cutting the center vertical piece last in case it needs to be adjusted in size. Keep all the pieces together while brazing. This will make sure they stay square while brazing and will reduce the heating time. I suggest placing an extra fitting on the ends to keep that piece on the same plane. Don't accidently braze those pieces on.
The outer diameter is slightly larger than the I.D. of the 7/8 bearings. I lightly sanded them down to fit though the bearings and shaft collars.
The pedals are made from 2 pieces of 3/4" wood screwed together and drilled 1" dia. This will allow them to be replaced if they are ever broken.
Cut all the pieces and liberally flux all the mating surfaces. Put all the parts together to make sure everything lines up, is square and the ends that go through the bearings are on the same axis. I suggest cutting the center vertical piece last in case it needs to be adjusted in size. Keep all the pieces together while brazing. This will make sure they stay square while brazing and will reduce the heating time. I suggest placing an extra fitting on the ends to keep that piece on the same plane. Don't accidently braze those pieces on.
The outer diameter is slightly larger than the I.D. of the 7/8 bearings. I lightly sanded them down to fit though the bearings and shaft collars.
The pedals are made from 2 pieces of 3/4" wood screwed together and drilled 1" dia. This will allow them to be replaced if they are ever broken.
| « Previous Step | Download PDFView All Steps | Next Step » |
 |
Add Comment
|
