Making A Motorcycle Tank - Part Two

[@Paul-pb3vq]

A Master at work

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

I’m far from a master, but I’m working on it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@suvorovcustom]

Cool !

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Thanks!

[@bsatrialsguy9095]

Well done thanks for showing technique appreciate that .. regards

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@AntonpatrickTan]

nc work hardwork!

[@SentryN77]

20:04 This is my favorite part! First of all, I have no idea how fuel tanks are made, and that part was satisfying. Also, no crazy irritating background indian diy music and such. Subscribing you now, Sir! Thank you.

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Thanks for checking it out and subscribing! It’s always cool to hear that someone learned something from my videos. When I watch videos I get distracted by background music, especially if it’s not my type, so I just keep it to a minimum in my stuff.

[@sadantsur]

Hello,i very much enjoining your videos. very interesting and educated. I know gas welding aluminium is very hard on the eyes. what exactly safety goggles do you use? and from where? and another question, are you use acetylene or propane?? Thanks so much.

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Thank you, and thanks for watching! I am welding with acetylene, and I wear aluminum welding glasses from www.daggertools.com.

[@reinertsendesigns792]

Awesome work thanks for making the video. What type of brazing rods are you using? On my first aluminum shaping project and am looking for a reliable rod for 3003. Thanks

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Reinertsen Designs Thanks for watching! I’m using 1100 welding rod 👍

[@reinertsendesigns792]

Thank you

[@johnappel8969]

Can you tell us a bit about your welding process. Are you trully welding it, that is melting the base metal or are you using an aluminium " brazing " rod where you don't melt the base metal. What flux are you using. Regards, John

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Hi John. I am gas welding the panels, I don’t braze anything. I use 1100 rod and aluminum welding flux from TM Technologies.

[@ismaeldelgado6615]

Came to youtube looking for a "homemade motorcycle tank"...after seeing this....I do not think there is such a thing. Great video!!!... Question ¿Why did you torch the panel at the beginning of this video? Thank you.

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Ismael Delgado Thank you! I work out of my home garage, so that makes it “homemade” right? I’m using the torch to anneal the panel. “Annealing” is the process of bringing the aluminum to a temperature just below melting point, and the allowing it to cool. This process spreads out the aluminum molecules softens the panel making it easier to work. However, by shaping the panel the molecules get forced back together and the panel work-hardens, returning back to its original strength by time I’m done with it. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@chueewowee]

@@CatskillMtnCustoms I used to have Oxyacetylene, how I learned craft welding, right now now only tig. I envy your bottles there! How would you suggest I anneal aluminium without it? I have propane gas. I have a brasier too.

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

@@chueewowee The propane gas should be hot enough to do the trick. I’ve seen people use two smaller propane torches to speed up the process. You can use a Sharpie or similar marker as a temperature guide. Just like acetylene soot, it burns off at the correct temperature for annealing.

[@chueewowee]

@@CatskillMtnCustoms Ah! That's what I needed to hear - the burn off temp is the same. Thanks for your kind reply friend.

[@stevejanka361]

Just found your videos. What brand and model of torch and what kind of pressures do you run. The tank really turned out perfect. Thanks for a great video. You take care and good luck.

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Hey Steve, thanks for checking out the videos! I responded to your email, if you have any more questions give me a call. 👍

[@stevejanka361]

Thank you. Take care.

[@curtis4u2]

Nice work, this will get my going on my cafe racer tank. I have most of these tools to start but what is that fork thing called in the vise @4:25 that you used to shrink the edge?

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Thank you. It’s called a tuck-fork. There are many ways to make one. If you google it you’ll find lots of examples.

[@markmanwaring3823]

Very nice work , what is the flux you use ? Tank fabrication is a real art , great to watch a craftsman who knows his stuff .

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. I order the flux from www.tinmantech.com. It’s good stuff, and a little goes a long way.

[@MrAndrew1400]

WOW . It was great to see you oxy weld the aluminum, I always wanted to learn how but couldn't find anyone to show me. If you dont mind telling, why did you oxy weld and not Tig?

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Andrew Johnson Thank you! Gas welding aluminum is a little tricky, but I thought myself so you can too! Gas welding yields a softer and more malleable weld, which will better resist cracking when hammered smooth. Tig is much better for structural purposes, but doesn’t handle being planished quite as well. That being said, I do still tig weld some of my panels and I’ve never had an issue either way.

[@rudyarcher4928]

InstaBlaster.

[@BobMatthews]

Exceptional work, I love it. Fancy making me a tank for my Ducati Elite? :)

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Hi Bob, Thank you, and thanks for watching! Sure. If you’d like more info head over to my website and use the form on the “Contact” page to get in touch. www.CatskillMtnCustoms.com

[@remlalpachuau7439]

Anyone???I wanna know how much for this???

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

This tank is available for purchase on my website www.CatskillMtnCustoms.com, just head to the “Shop” page. If you’re looking for something different, just fill out the contact form for a quote. Thanks for checking it out!

[@836dmar]

Tons of work hours goes into this type of project. “If you have to ask...” comes to mind. The amount of tools and time to build the skill needed adds up to a craftsman who must(and should) value his time and effort and what that is worth. If anyone feels this is too expensive, just make me one for what you think it’s actually worth and then we’ll talk. Haven’t had anyone take me up on that one yet. Strong work, my friend!

[@balghale459]

Wow

[@peterhartmann336]

tolle Handwerkskunst, alle Achtung

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Danke

[@luissouza5501]

Show !!!!!!

[@CatskillMtnCustoms]

Thanks!

[@estevaocardoso518]

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