Brake light switch mount - Part 2 // Paul Brodie's Shop

[@corypride5096]

What a saga! Good stuff.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Cory!

[@TheOldaz1]

Beautiful piece of art, thanks guys.

[@RyanStone143]

This has become my favorite "Making 'Modern Art' With Traditional Tools" channels

[@paulbrodie]

Ryan, thank you!

[@tonypeters8298]

You've given me the answer as to how I now mount my brake light switch to my 66 Bonnie. Thank you! 😊

[@paulbrodie]

Glad I could help!

[@seansysig]

Paul your perfection syndrome is refreshing. The symmetry of the brake rod, switch mechanism, and kickstand is how it always should be. Form and function working in conjunction ;)

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Sean. Mitch and I are still having fun :)

[@tomfortson5147]

Paul & Mitch, Part 2 was really a treat! Your shop skills are an art form! And Mitch's camera work is amazing!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Tom. We keep working at it!

[@johnb5519]

That's the most extravagant brake switch set up, in the whole world.

[@paulbrodie]

John, that kind of sounds like a compliment, I think..

[@johnb5519]

@@paulbrodie For sure.

[@paulbrodie]

@@johnb5519 Thank you.

[@motoramavlog]

Glad to see the spring not put too much torque on the bracket. Great job!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks!

[@leighharron]

Paul, I watched all of those Star Wars films but I’ve never seen one of those guys use their Light Sabers to fillet braze the way you use yours. I can only imagine that burn you got, the camera view we get shows that torch to be a formidable implement

[@paulbrodie]

I am told the tip of the cone is 5000 degrees. Quite hot!

[@robrow]

Love the adapt and overcome prototyping approach.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.

[@fpoastro]

Ooh man... the heavy deep groove torch light..... love it

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mark.

[@robrow]

Just love the adapt and overcome prototype approach

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks. It could be one of my specialties!

[@snowfarmerxx9171]

Ah, those lovely intricate details!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks!

[@Alanbataar]

As always, thanks Paul & Mitch for another enjoyable episode. I just ordered a round insert lathe tool based on seeing it on your channel often. Seems like a very useful finishing & radius tool. Also, Mitch gets big props for timing the musical hit with the firing of the torch. That's craft.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Alan. That Mitch... he just keeps on getting better!

[@davidsnyder2000]

Thank you Paul and thank you Mitch….very nice work all the way around 👍🙂

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks David :)

[@raynyhus2026]

The effort was definitely worth the final look. Nice work.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes! Thank you!

[@pimplequeen2]

I always start with the intentions of being equally pristine and disciplined, occasionally I come close.... But not often. I think I might have a hole in my Zen function :)

[@paulbrodie]

I do like your sense of humour :) Thanks for watching!

[@joyhackman9475]

Love your channel. Not sure the world is ready for a $100000.00 Tiger Cub.Keep up the great work. Mike

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mike, but I believe you have inflated the value a little excessively :)

[@joyhackman9475]

@@paulbrodie Maybe just a little.

[@bigbird2451]

I love seeing your poster of John Tomac on the Kamikaze course. I was a new racer when I raced the last year of the original Kamikaze.

[@paulbrodie]

It really is an iconic poster. I never get tired of it. Tomac was so dominant.

[@bigbird2451]

@@paulbrodie I've got a tattered copy somewhere.

[@larrypalmer7136]

Yes, I see it very well now, you are a fussy frame builder, Since I like the results maybe I can become more fussy in my shop if I try harder. I have some fussy work to do on my 1969 Triumph T100 in the near future. Thanks for the video.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Larry. Yes, I am a fussy frame builder. But there is a satisfaction in being like that.

[@larrypalmer7136]

@@paulbrodie Well, 2 hours out in the shop trying to be fussy and I'm still a "get it done, that's good enough" kinda guy. I need more videos, please.

[@paulbrodie]

@@larrypalmer7136 We will try our best to accommodate your request. Thanks for watching.

[@leebatt7964]

I braze at work, years ago I was training a new technician, same thing Paul, right across my fore arm. Still have scarring from it. The tech is one of my best guys now, he realized his mistake and took it to heart. He felt so guilty theirs not much he wont do for me now. Worked out pretty well.

[@paulbrodie]

I did not get a scar, but I had to put my hand in cold water multiple times for several hours.

[@rickfazzini22]

I was out ridding my motorcycle when I received a notice, next installment of the Brodie Brake light switch saga! Good work fellas ;) I plan to make my own wingnut brake adjust for my /5 so I really appreciated the tutorial ..

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Rick!

[@davidwebb2318]

"he didn't seem to be fully aware of what he had done" Paul, he was a student. They are rarely aware of much of what is going on!

[@paulbrodie]

David, you are probably correct.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Tunnel Vision is a big (lifelong!) problem of mine. I recall doing some stick welding a few years back, and only realized I’d set myself *alight* when I burned up the current stick of *6011,* cough. I had to get out of the apron in a hurry, and upgraded to a leather-Fronted one shortly thereafter.

[@paulbrodie]

@@dennisyoung4631 Don't worry, I have done things like that too.

[@davidwebb2318]

@@dennisyoung4631 We all have accidents at times, it is a consequence of doing stuff that involves heat and cutting tools. The young are particularly unaware of danger and proximity though which is why safety needs to be included in their education so much. The rest of us get it from the experience of hurting ourselves!

[@stratowing]

I loved watching the brake rod adjusting "wingnut" being made, but when I saw that nice radius you did, I was hoping you'd leave it full circle and go for a knurled edge. Can't argue with the results though, tasty as always! Props to Mitch too!!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.

[@brianevans1946]

Awesome episode, thank you..

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Brian.

[@metaldoktor8862]

Hi Paul Nice to see you you great teacher aj love what you O all style repair

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Metal Doktor.

[@anthonydibiase3373]

Great work and love the flag

[@paulbrodie]

Anthony, thanks for your support :)

[@rc166honda]

Love your attention to detail, it’s what makes a good bike great.😉😁

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks James!

[@federext]

Thanks paul for the video! Great job!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Fede.

[@federext]

@@paulbrodie Paul, let me ask you a question, could you please tell me which size is your lathe?

[@paulbrodie]

@@federext If I remember correctly, it is 14" X 30". Not too big, not too small.

[@MegaTubescreamer]

the Rolls Royce of Tiger cubs is coming along great, nice work Paul and Mitch! the switch on my cub is actuated by a stainless steel boss bolted to the brake rod Paul, (hand made) it needs only slight tension really and works fine, 👍👍😊

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you William. It would be great to have a Cub Convention one day, but the logistics would probably be crazy!

[@MegaTubescreamer]

@@paulbrodie one not to be missed though Paul, for sure,

[@melclark1066]

Very nice. I really love making little bracket like that,- It becomes a competition to see how many functions I can include with the smallest amount of metal.😀

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mel. Yes, there is satisfaction in making small brackets.

[@davidprocter3578]

Nice job Paul, we must be on the same wave length, as I could see what you were going to do before you showed us.The flying V caught me out though did not see that coming.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you David. Yes, I had the "Flying V" all planned out so it happened pretty fast!

[@godfellas483]

Hello Paul. Love the work you do. Having built a bike (MC) myself, IMHO the large wing nut nuts you have fashioned on the brake rods look out of place. Using a factory hardware wing nut (polished) against a washer for a bearing surface and a spacer piece against the brake actuator pivot arm would give it a more factory look. Either way, I look forward to more vids!

[@davidmotoman4956]

Certainly enjoying your Engineering perfection to detail functionality :) having an idea in your head to reality finished product. Dave from Australia

[@paulbrodie]

Dave, thank you very much!

[@robrow]

Paul, I’m looking at setting up a small workshop in my garage, I already have a small lathe. Would appreciate if you could consider a future episode featuring milling machines and what to look for in terms of size and specs?

[@paulbrodie]

Well, the last time I purchased a milling machine was in 1988, which is 34 years ago! So, I am really out of touch with what is available on the market right now. I don't think I am the right person for that job, sorry.

[@robrow]

Yeah, fair enough, I think it’s a matter of finding that Goldilocks machine 😁

[@ramblerandy2397]

Lovely work and video. Thank you Paul and Mitch. I did prefer the original brake adjuster, the one that required a spanner, er... wrench. I thought you were going to fashion a wingnut, because they were often used. I was totally with you on the sidestand upright adjuster, especially after there was not a be a blob of weld to be filed, Nicely done. 😋

[@paulbrodie]

Andy, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200]

Excellent work 👍👌 Cheers Chris

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@leedale5393]

On some of the smaller taps I use a 1/4 drive extension up side down,better than nothing.keep up the good work 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Lee.

[@Uts9000]

After watching a few of the videos on the Cub, it became clear why Triumph had fallen from favor over the Japanese bikes. From the intricate brake light switch to the oil pump, valve train and to the countershaft sprocket. I see too many pub napkin designers hard at work.

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Good job Mate!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks!

[@tiffinthyme5822]

Hello Paul, well another enjoyable episode! I am inspired by the way you made a mark II model, it would have been so easy to plod on, but the second was far more aesthetically pleasing to me. (And Mitch?) I did wonder if the spring activation tab which you made to lock onto the brake rod, would be a little nicer if it had simply been drilled and slid along the brake rod, with the same pinch bolt arrangement? Just a thought. Keep up the great work, I am already anticipating your next video! Best wishes Kevin.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Kevin. The brake rod is larger on both ends, so drilling a hole and just sliding it on was not an option. It has to have a slot for installation...

[@tiffinthyme5822]

@@paulbrodie Hello Paul, I can see what you mean, the spring retainer? I guess that is the interesting thing, everyone has differing ideas, which is what makes watching you develop a project so enjoyable. I am looking forward to your next video. Best wishes Kevin.

[@vogel8216]

Hi Paul, The return spring applies torque to the mounting plate. However, this is only secured against twisting by a screw. When designing it, I would have considered that the return spring would twist the brake light switch's mounting plate.

[@paulbrodie]

I know it looks like a big return spring, but there is actually very little pressure applied at rest. And the Allen screw holds the plate with a surprising amount of pressure.

[@Vikingman2024]

Wonderful video! Lots of different construction methods and techniques to learn from. Invaluable historical document! I had one question, where did you get the break light switch, or what brand? Almost forgot, really like your adjustable set screw for the side stand.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you William. The brake light switch is a Lucas replica and I found it on eBay.

[@Rafael-xy5ti]

So nice!

[@WTF.416]

Looking good. The little things take so much time and make it or break it at the end. Question, did you want the kickstand level with the swingarm when your on or off the bike?

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Shawn. When I'm on the bike there is going to be a little movement from those overly stiff shocks, so I'll male the kickstand parallel when I'm off the bike.

[@markclitherow5256]

Hi Paul perfect work as usual. To my eyes it looks over complicated, could you put a return spring around the pedal pivot and move the switch nearer the pedal? Then a very neat plate right off the sub assembly where you cut the pillion tube off for the switch? This would also eliminate the long ugly wires to the switch. Cheers

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mark. Maybe it is over complicated, but I am happy with the result. There is always more than one way to do something. I don't like those return springs that coil around the brake lever pivot. Not my style..

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

Try an 8 point 1/4 drive socket on the tap next time. Works a treat.

[@paulbrodie]

I will check and see if I have a small 8 point socket. Aren't they 6 or 12 point usually?

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

@@paulbrodie In my 50 year old Snap-on 1/4 drive set there are three 8 point sockets. They fit different size taps quite well and then you can use 1/4 T handles and extensions to get in deep spaces. Some taps also fit on 12 point sockets in a pinch.

[@Alanbataar]

@@paulbrodie Yes, but there are socket sets which are specifically for square drive fasteners. You can also purchase tap-driving sockets, which I'd probably get more use from: I almost never see square head fasteners anymore.

[@paulbrodie]

@@hillarylevenworth8824 I don't think I have any. An 8 point socket will not fit a regular nut or bolt.

[@paulbrodie]

@@Alanbataar I see, thanks.

[@davidervin7345]

Your brake light switch & brake actuator looks the same as my early Sportster. The internally sprung switch is frame mounted and is pushed by a tab, screw pinched, onto the brake actuating rod. The brake arm is almost identical to yours (yours looks nicer). I moved my switch to under the bike to hide the wires.

[@paulbrodie]

Very interesting. Thanks for watching.

[@p4zed]

Good morning Paul, thanks for another excellent tutorial, what camera do you use?

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. I will let Mitch answer that question. I do not know. I'm just the fabricator...

[@timothylawson4518]

I would like to suggest you make a video of the brake arm . If you made one already sorry I missed it . Awesome video by the way 👍🏻👍🏻 I’m curious how you mounted the pivot to the brake arm

[@paulbrodie]

OK, we'll make a custom brake arm and pivot for the front. Please be patient.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Can you talk to the subject of why you prefer gas brazing over using Tig silicon bronze brazing?

[@paulbrodie]

With Tig brazing I feel like the rod is flowing onto the metal, but not "into" the metal. With oxy-acetylene, I know when the area is up to temperature and I can see and also sense the braze flowing into the joint.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

@@paulbrodie - ok. Understand. Thanks for your explanation.... Adrian from Oz

[@braddobson2060]

Good vidio as always, entertaining and interesting

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Brad.

[@NikMartin-I-am]

I think it's just the camera angle, but when you reach across the lathe chuck to file a part while it's spinning, my heart skips a beat! Also, just the right amount of over engineering! A normally closed plunger style switch would be 1/4 the work, but .001 as cool. :)

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, it Must be the camera angle, because I always give the chuck room and respect. But thanks for your concern!

[@jamest.5001]

You could make an extension for the tap, so it wouldn't have to worry with the wrench, but I'm a make everything kind of guy, I would probably spend more time making thing to do the job , than actually doing the job! Haha.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I have made tap extensions before, but 10-32 is not a size I use a lot. Thanks!

[@enricoceccarello3531]

T handle tap wrench. I think that's how are called in english. Adjustable tap holders that have a little collet. Maybe you already saw one of those

[@paulbrodie]

I do have one, but it won't go small enough for a 10-32 tap. Thanks.

[@alex4alexn]

why nickle silver braising for that spring holder? would tig welding it be not as strong? Just wondering, thanks for the content!

[@paulbrodie]

With nickel silver, I can flow it very smoothly. With Tig welding, I can't make the little puddles that smooth. I'm just fussy, that's all. Both ways are fine.

[@Daniel_Martin152]

Hi Paul, what brazing rod do you recommend for everyday general use? Do you use nickel silver on all applications? What about bronze? Cheers, Dan

[@paulbrodie]

Hi Dan, we have two brazing videos, and the second one has all the information on the different rods and fluxes.Thanks for watching.

[@davidsnyder2000]

Good morning from the States👋🙂

[@paulbrodie]

Good Morning David :)

[@angelozapp]

Thank you for your work today have a great Easter god bless you in Jesus name 🙏❤️ Australia

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Australia! Angelo, thanks for watching.

[@steveking4966]

all very smart nice work, whats the chain clearance when engine is in?

[@paulbrodie]

Good question. Not enough chain clearance, so after all that, the mount got modified, again.

[@anthonycarty9433]

I was wondering that when Paul adjusted the bracket on the bike. Thought It looked a bit close .

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Hi Good evening from the UK

[@paulbrodie]

Good Evening, UK. Thanks for watching.

[@tomthompson7400]

very tidy job.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Tom.

[@AlexSmithua]

Hi Good evening from Ukraine :)

[@WaxMeister]

Victory to Ukraine!

[@rc166honda]

Stay safe.

[@paulbrodie]

Good Evening Ukraine. Thanks for watching!

[@gerry343]

The spring on your brake light switch is not parallel to the brake operating rod.

[@paulbrodie]

Oh well, the spring didn't last. It got replaced by a small section of brazing rod. Next video...

[@gerry343]

@@paulbrodie I should've known! 🙄

[@mschmitz57]

Seems like a lot of extra hardware for a brake light switch. A bit of an eye sore. A little micro switch close to the brake pedal pivot would be more concealed and elegant. Just my 2 cents from the peanut gallery. I enjoy your channel.

[@paulbrodie]

It's true what you say. But I did want to use the Lucas replica switch, even though it is oversize and clunky. Thanks for watching.

[@janlesinski4719]

When does the loved Tiger Cub stop being a Tiger Cub

[@paulbrodie]

I don't know. Is that riddle?

[@Q341-d5j]

Siiiiccckkk

[@paulbrodie]

Exactly.

[@Eezyriderr1]

M.I.T.C.H. "Mechanical Intelligence Tech Camera Humanoid". We know what you're up to, Paul. ...we just know.🤔

[@paulbrodie]

Perfect! I wonder what Mitch will think of that?

[@dennisyoung4631]

Ah! He uses the nickel-silver braze. I bought several pounds of this a few years ago…. Also black high-temp flux…

[@paulbrodie]

Me and the black flux didn't get along too well. For brazing I prefer the pale blue flux.

[@wanmuhammadfakhrullahwan8078]

👍👍😀😀

[@cacervantes68]

get a set of tap sockets

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍

[@pm270100]

thats a lot of work for a brake light

[@paulbrodie]

Bill, I would not disagree with you. And there's still more to come because there wasn't enough space for that thing called a chain...

[@pergeltzer1020]

Like what you are dooing, but must say that this is most over engineered stop contact setup that I ever seen!

[@paulbrodie]

You must realize that I am retired and need a project to fill my days!

[@fitzymagee7469]

why the political statement Mr Brodie? I dont watch your vids for that

[@jakeenvall6377]

I don’t hear a political statement.

[@mhuerta21]

@@jakeenvall6377 Probably talking about the Ukrainian flag on the bench. Which I fail to see how showing support for innocent people being murdered is political.

[@leslieaustin151]

@@jakeenvall6377 yes, there is a statement, the same one I have hanging in my house front window. Yellow and blue. And I’m happy to watch videos with that sort of statement... Les in UK

[@jeolman1]

I didn't hear a political statement either, but if I did it wouldn't matter if I did, because the content outweighs anyone's belief system. But the "we" part of your statement should be retracted, since you are speaking for yourself and not others, unless you have a mouse in your pocket.

[@jakeenvall6377]

Agreed. There is nothing political about the war. He’s showing support for the innocent lives being taken. I don’t see how people consider that “political”.