Building the most awesome handmade wooden chopper bike

This was the most fun I've had building a project.
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[@benjamincampbell1219]

I very very rarely comment on KZbin but this is great! Not just the bike, but the fact you went into your shed and made something because you felt like it!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

that sums it up brilliantly. Cheers mate

[@justinawad3488]

Finally an aussie wood worker on youtube cheers mate great project

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@scotmclaren1302]

not even 5 mins into the video and im subscribed. Great voice, great skills, no madly priced tools or materials like most other youtube woodworkers. Keep it up!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much, glad you liked it and thanks for the sub!

[@zacharyquack1046]

Legend. Hope to make one of these for my grand father and great grand fathers medals one day. Appreciate it.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I think your referring to the medals case. its definitely a must do project for anyone that has medals i reckon.

[@ronkluwe4875]

That is absolutely one cool project. I know it's Aussie, but that is definitely a California beach cruiser. Great work and great artistry in how you laid the bike out.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@MrDjaTLast]

KZbin recommendations came through with this one. Congratulations sir, that's a masterpiece.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@noahharding2488]

This is what it's all about mate! Making something and enjoying yourself while doing it!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Absolutely Noah. Thanks for watching mate

[@KomarProject]

I’m freakin in love with this bike. And I’m glad I found your channel brother!! Going to follow each build from now on. Amazing !!!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Komar and welcome

[@capeman10]

Dude, amazing. You have some imagination to be able to see this project in your head, get it to paper then to real life. Excellent craftsman. I wish I was your neighbor.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@kuffyswoodwork]

Holy moly man. It's so cool. I've always liked wooden bikes. Never really thought about making them with ply, but it's a great idea. 👍🚲

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. I've thought about and wanted to make a wooden bike for a few years now

[@markfryer9880]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks The advantage of thinking about it for a few years is that it gives you the time to think through the process and some of the design challenges.

[@windbreaker57]

Who cares if it's not "practical" enough for everyday use; it's more than awesome enough to be an everyday conversation piece! A beautiful work of love and of art.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

100% correct. thank you very much

[@markforrestsm]

Genius Vic! That's one beautiful creation.. Respect!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much!

[@rauldarioruizcorrea576]

Felicitaciones, muy buen proyecto. Saludos desde Venezuela

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

gracias me alegra que te guste raul

[@kennyatkins6448]

Izzy Swan now has some competition, that was brilliant looks great well done.👍🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

True, i was thinking of Izzy during this build. it would be awesome if he sees the video.

[@markfryer9880]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks Send him an e-mail with a link to your video. He will probably love to see the build and the bike.

[@PeteBeardsley]

You even said it yourself at the beginning of the video, this is nothing short of mind blowing! Awesome job and thanks so much for sharing the experience.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Pete, glad you liked it.

[@markfryer9880]

Who would have thought that a plywood chopper bike would be such a popular video? It's going nuts. You gained a Aussie subscriber here.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I'm a bit surprised myself mate. Welcome Mark.

[@houseofghia1]

nice plybike! great design and execution! glad i stumbled onto this vid, it was worth the watch!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@derekwildash2683]

Effing brilliant! I'm going to build one of these and call it the "Down Under" as tribute.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@paulkelly1702]

The process and the end product brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@stuffsethmakes]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! A friend just gave me an old beach cruiser frame to play with and this is so inspiring. Great work, it turned out amazing!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@scotttyger4856]

Wow! That's an awesome project. What a thinker you are! Beautiful artwork!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@CAPNCOCKPUNCH]

This is too fucking cool man. Great job. Wouldn't mind having one of these myself.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

That's the perfect project Vic! One that you get so much joy and satisfaction from. I got heaps out of this great video. I've wanted to build a wood bike for a while myself Thank you Vic and all the best.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I agree mate. it was just a joy to see it evolve. I've had a lot of comments from people saying they've wanted to build a wooden bike. Maybe i've started something.

[@originaldylanbaxter]

That bicycle is completely impractical and sick AF. Congratulations and thank you for sharing! As a bonus you demonstrate the methodology (use of jigs, measurement and tool trickery), which is pure gold for anyone wishing to up their fabrication game.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, love your definition of the bike. Thanks very much Dylan

[@JustJimWillDo]

You utter, utter dork! I love it, well done.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Lmao. thanks heaps Jim

[@909sickle]

"Honey, where's that loud music coming from?" "That's the neighbor. He's riding his badass bike again."

[@hawk7825]

And he don’t have any music lol

[@hayden_misenti]

@@hawk7825 woooosh

[@TempoDrift1480]

909sickle I think the bike makes its own music.

[@benjieramel1734]

Frozen music, that’s what it is

[@WIZSEGAMING]

Bike Parade, South Park.

[@BJEAKE]

Thanks for sharing, that was a cool project and I love how you incorporated wood and metal together.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much

[@bennyt.christensen3970]

DownUnder...yes, but way up high result. Respect for that smile bringing bike, and thanks for sharing your skills. Big smile!!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Benny

[@chriswoolvin7284]

this is the best use of a Walmart bike I've seen yet!

[@markfryer9880]

One minor problem dude is that we don't have Walmart downunder.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@SpecificLove7]

Very Impressive

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much

[@joelschauer2765]

Awesome job. I find myself doing off the wall stuff more than anything practical. Years ago, I took the inner workings of a 20" box fan and placed them in a wooden frame I had made. I no longer have that fan but it looked fantastic. You have inspired me to make a new one! keep having all the fun you can have, that is what hobbies are for.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Very true Joel, you keep having fun as well mate.

[@Apismeliffera]

Very nicely done. You kept my interest throughout the entire video, thank you for posting it. Your bicycle came out looking fantastic. Now tell us how many smiles to the mile you get.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Ha, too many to count John. thank you very much, glad you like it

[@bigdaddybiscuits1344]

Awesome wood bike build , do you have some plans that you are willing to share or even offer for purchase???

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I may have to look into it

[@cactustoadwine3755]

I'd love to do some of my wood-burning pyrography on that thing. It definitely needs some skulls and roses tattooed on it. Nice work.

[@BackAtItAgainAtKrispyKreme]

Justin Gaulin just roses on fire will do

[@BackAtItAgainAtKrispyKreme]

Like one the outside

[@BackAtItAgainAtKrispyKreme]

Jk but that would look like a pettle harley

[@mariewarrington992]

Skulls and Roses lmfao

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@cobberpete1]

Very Different and a GREAT Result. It's projects like this that make you think that keep us going. Well done Vic

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Good to hear Peter. Thanks mate.

[@michaellawrence9043]

That was fantastic i love the way it just flows , and the use of the steel spot on thanks for posting

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Michael, glad you like it

[@kennyk4134]

Love the jigs you make that should be a video all itself ,great work .

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@Mrwnel]

Sauce bottle for glue is awesome! Know exactly what you mean for a project like that. Just thinking about working on it makes you happy.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@davehoover8214]

Bloody wonder mate.. What an awesome build. Thank you for the inspiration. You have moved dozens of people which will turn into thousands. Amazing work and thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much to you too Dave

[@ianvicedomini2648]

What a super cool chopper. It looks awesome and definitely a show piece. Great work and great video mate 👍🏽 👌 👏 🏅

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Ian

[@gratefulRed69]

what an awesome project and build !! That thing is sexy! Well done, sir!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@johnellison1635]

What'd ya use the bbq sauce for mate. Axle grease ? Straya

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@christopherconaway4028]

Bloody fantastic! What a gorgeous piece of hand built eye candy-

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@trampslikeus3575]

Wow! The Bike is just Amazing!!! Love it! Love from Canada.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@BoltonLadnScouser]

The 72 dislikes were people watching this upside down and pressed the wrong button. Dude. Awesome work. I was only filling time while a game was installing and i stayed for the whole vid.

[@kamildecontdutch4351]

Shut up

[@markfryer9880]

@@kamildecontdutch4351 No need to be a rude dude. He was paying the man a compliment on how his video captured his attention.

[@kamildecontdutch4351]

@@markfryer9880 okay sorry

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Happy to hear that you watched it through to the end. Thanks mate.

[@ranimartinez1375]

I made a wooden bike once but it wooden go.... sorry couldn’t help it. Great project.

[@markfryer9880]

Dad joke! Penalty card, First Offence.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

haha, i like it.

[@cashforcars09]

Your 100% correct, "it doesn't matter"! You enjoyed the whole experience. It makes you feel good just to look at it, PRICELESS!!! Great video, awesome badass bike, I hope you keep it, well done mate! 👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Ricky, good to hear from those that understand

[@ebmarson]

That is AWESOME. Great job as per your usual workmanship. I always enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming and Thank You.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Eddy.

[@LuisRodriguez-zf3xk]

Fuck Dude. I'm inspired now. That's awesome work.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@BrodeySheppard]

"I didn't have any 12mm Ply, so I laminated 2 6" together... soo in other words. You do have 12mm ply... ;) good video keep it up. AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE

[@markfryer9880]

Oi, Oi, Oi !!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, thanks Brodey

[@paulvandriel2344]

Super, Vic. Awesome job there.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Paul.

[@maakatipa4613]

Love your vid mate. Bloody brilliant design. A true work of art. I've been looking at thousands of cruiser bikes lately as i been thinking of building one and your design just has such a beautiful balance to it. I'm a kiwi living in the States and isn't it typical how a Californian ( guy in the coment section ) is trying to take credit for something they had nothing to do with by saying it's a true Californian cruiser. To me it's true Ausi ingenuity. Thanks for sharing and would love to own one.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Maaka Tipa Thanks very much bro 👍🏻

[@kd1284]

That noise when they drill in your teeth at the dentist 😡good job on the project

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@tonywalker5402]

Absolutely beautiful mate! I really enjoyed your video and the clear, concise way you did it. I love the bike! Well done indeed!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Tony

[@robertpersall98]

Awesome build. You are a true craftsman!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Robert, you are too kind.

[@stan9345]

Love the shape of the bike, really super cool. Really inspiring.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@marcusm.8374]

beautiful and well executed! Thanks for this video.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@zombyfellow]

Thank you for this video. It inspired me to start building my own wooden chopper bike. I saw chopper bicycles before and really wanted to build one but i'm not a welder. This introduced me to the idea that a wooden bicycle is possible.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@markbryan9989]

You are an artist, engineer, builder and an entertainer all in one! Great video. That is the coolest looking bike ever. It is no wonder it brings a smile to your face!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks for the very kind words Mark, they made me smile too.

[@TheAussiePirate]

Looks fantastic. Well done!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Carl

[@stevenstewart3414]

Oh Yeah! Now THAT'S a Beautiful Bike!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Steven.

[@dbx1233]

That is incredible! That looks so cool. Great craftsmanship!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@jonrireland]

Gorgeous bike. Nicely done.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Jon

[@stephensano9156]

Outstanding craftsmanship!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Stephen.

[@JosephUsher]

Dude, REALLY cool bike! I especially like the way you came up with ideas as you went along. The mark of a true woodworker!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@justinecooper9575]

Beautiful aesthetic. I look forward to more of your projects.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@barryphilrush719]

Nice Job , like your style. Hope to see more IDEAS , Valparaiso , Indiana 😎👍👌

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Barry

[@charlesxix]

You're nuts but I loved it. This is what's good about KZbin, seeing people with a talent having fun. Thanks.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@Beesa10]

Dayumn!! This is one of the best projects ever and a really impressive result!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much

[@Beesa10]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks You could put your logo on it somewhere (the head tube?) and/or a name eg BWC (Badass Wooden Chopper!). Maybe fit one of those old school saddles with springs? Could paint a white band around the frame on or next to the black metal donor part at the front to get a black&white effect matching the wheels? Maybe a bash-guard/skid plate for the leading wooden edge beneath the crank spindle? It really is an inspiring project.

[@claymonlimon9582]

Mad skills sir!! Very thought provoking techniques shown. Master level work IMHO. TY!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@jeezscott3088]

Its frickin beautiful, did a wonderful job guy. Keep up the good work

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate

[@alanschroeder6913]

Hey man doing something that inspires you and others while making you smile, well that’s enough! A very heart felt thank you from Austin Texas

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Alan. The bike still brings me joy every time i see it after all this time

[@judyfleming310]

It puts a smile on my face also. Nice work. I am happy for you. There is a nice flow to the bike and the process in making it. Aloha from Hawaii mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Judy and hello from Sydney Australia

[@26tp]

SWEET RIDE DUDE! Good to see you back.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Tim

[@jamesvaughn4894]

That SHOULD bring a smile to your face! It made me smile too. Well done!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much James, glad it made you smile.

[@robertgordijn8971]

Awesome project. Definitely inspirational.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Robert

[@baltoman6709]

Partner , that is absolutely AWESOME !!!!!! Thanks for sharing ..,

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@mattavann7197]

One of the best builds I've seen in ages. 🤘

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@markgoode4109]

What an amazing project. It looks great. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries, thank you Mark

[@LukeTheJoker]

Nice work! Always a fan of seeing people build crazy bikes!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@johncollette5831]

excellent vision and work!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@rickvanhooren548]

Outstanding! May be my favourite one of your videos. Cheers from Canada!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Rick

[@UBO58]

What an extra cool bike! Great job on design and build!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@0dan56]

I'm impressed!! Good job.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@jkroschel]

Awesome project! Great job!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@rodneymounsey4168]

Sensational, awesome in so many ways, most of all, you made something with your own hands!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Rodney, and you're right mate. Not a CNC or Laser in sight.

[@tdalb8985]

Really neat. Very aesthetic design, futuristic and classic at the same time.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@wolfparty4234]

GREAT JOB MATE!!!! I love it!!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, happy to hear it.

[@garageavenger]

It all about the journey of creating and that is what keeps a smile on my face too. Your video gave me an idea for my next project video. cheers mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@Geoff_G]

Absotively stunning!! Wow!!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@enderwiggin2856]

Looked like loads of fun. Well done sir.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Ender, it was.

[@peterlisyak5396]

Awesome Vic just bloody awesome

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Peter, glad you like it

[@brianhuff3075]

Well done Sir! Great use of the tools on hand... Also, very clever and well thought out!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Brian. Not a CNC or laser in sight

[@oldkins]

Excellent build, true craftsman.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate.

[@MrSmith-ci3kx]

Great craftmanship!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Mr Smith

[@ReganWare]

I'm a designer, and I loved the way you designed it on the fly with curves and cardboard templates, except there was purpose behind each design. That's so inspiring, I learned so much. The video was put together really well too. Now I bloody need a router and table saw. Great job mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Regan, I'm glad you got so much out of it.

[@shanesmith5405]

Fantastic mate. That has got to rate as one of the best things on KZbin. Huge kudo’s for the design and the execution.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Shane. let's see how well it does.

[@sheldonharvey8306]

Thank you. I am inspired!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

My pleasure Sheldon, glad to hear that

[@Jesse-fz8pu]

Beautifully done my friend. AWESOME........

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Jesse.

[@larsonbennett5903]

Awesome work and concept.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Larson