CNC Plasma-Cut Vintage Bike Replicas

[Plasmaman]

At age 82, my riding days are probably over, but I've been busy cutting out classic motorcycle replicas on my home-made CNC plasma table. I tried to include enough detail for them to be recognizable. These were done solely for my own enjoyment, and I have no intention of selling them.

The figures are slightly over 19" long, and are cut from 1/8" thick (11 gauge) mild steel. I have also included a picture of my little CNC set-up which I threw together with leftover parts from my former business.

 

[Plasmaman]

Here are the photos from the above post.

 

[Greyfell]

Cool! The Brough and the Vincent are very nice.

 

[Rocky]

Very nice! Great hobby

 

[grandpaul]

Wow!

I'd LOVE to have a setup like that, but I think my wyfe would leave me after a week or two...

 

[Plasmaman]

Wow!

I'd LOVE to have a setup like that, but I think my wyfe would leave me after a week or two...

It doesn't have to be particularly disruptive. I have a very small setup that is used outside. For me that has eliminated any plasma dust issue, fire hazard, etc. The air compressor and plasma cutter sits just inside my basement door. It takes seconds to hook up the motor cables and plasma torch. The only electronics left on the machine are the stepper motors, which have been fine through 3 summers and winters. I protect it with a fire pit cover when not in use.

Another method I have used is to mount it on casters, and roll it outside your garage to use. It's best if it is out of view of your neighbors.

 

[Qship]

Nice set up.

 

[Plasmaman]

Update: I just completed my 17th vintage bike plasma cutout - a 1949 Panther Model 100, 600cc.

 

[grandpaul]

Update: I just completed my 17th vintage bike plasma cutout - a 1949 Panther Model 100, 600cc.

SLOPER!

 

[JerryP]

Your local Triumph store would more than likely love to display some of your art work. The Riding Into History people , I hope hear about you! Tip of my hat to you, Sir!

 

[Plasmaman]

I'm working on Clem Johnson's 96 c.i. Vincent fuel drag bike "Barn Job." Maybe half way finished.

Some of the lines are not directly over their counterparts in the photo. That is because of the need to maintain at least .150" (3.81mm) between all lines and interior parts.

 

[DaveM]

Those are really very cool.

 

[Plasmaman]

Finished!

 

[Greyfell]

Another masterpiece.

 

[JerryP]

Not all of us can do the above masterpieces but most of us have a car or bike calendar. Baxter Cycles in Marne, IA makes high quality calendars of old and newer Triumph bikes suitable for framing. They usually have old calendars and very reduced prices. To make even better art projects suitable for your garage try mounting the calendar photo on a varnished board, use 'auto zone' vinyl racing pinstripe for border definition. Practice with magazine cover on varnished wood. Use an disposable brush to apply white glue (turns clear) from Hobby Store. Sharp carpet blade run along photo can remove air trapped. Follow lines: under tank, wheel edge, etc.. Use thumb to express air. Always requires extra brushed on decoupage paste after 15 minutes or so. Paint brush material in one direction. After drying, next day spray finish clear, satin, in thin coats letting dry (15minutes) between coats. Varnished Oak strips make great frame edge. Mine have lasted over 10 years. Baxter Cycles 712-781-2351

 

[OldRider48]

At age 82, my riding days are probably over, but I've been busy cutting out classic motorcycle replicas on my home-made CNC plasma table. I tried to include enough detail for them to be recognizable. These were done solely for my own enjoyment, and I have no intention of selling them.

The figures are slightly over 19" long, and are cut from 1/8" thick (11 gauge) mild steel. I have also included a picture of my little CNC set-up which I threw together with leftover parts from my former business.

WELL DONE!!! I'm very impressed!

 

[chuckylane]

I'm working on Clem Johnson's 96 c.i. Vincent fuel drag bike "Barn Job." Maybe half way finished.

Some of the lines are not directly over their counterparts in the photo. That is because of the need to maintain at least .150" (3.81mm) between all lines and interior parts.

Awesome!

 

[Plasmaman]

Here's a Harley XR-750 flat tracker:

 

[RKGriffiths]

I think these would gain a lot of interest if displayed at a public event for motorcycle enthusiasts, like the UK National Motorcycle Museum's "Live" annual event. Shame that you are in US.

 

[Plasmaman]

I think these would gain a lot of interest if displayed at a public event for motorcycle enthusiasts, like the UK National Motorcycle Museum's "Live" annual event. Shame that you are in US.

Now have some 6" (2.4cm) long laser-cut versions: