Wragg Austin 7 Special - 'Fly Off' Handbrake

[@colinwellman9480]

Thanks for the video. I follow Brian's Oak Swamp channel and whilst you approach the work differently you share an imagination that allows you to create . I like the use of a non- digital caliper, takes me back to my working days! I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to future episodes.

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Colin! I was tackling the tank today... I do like a challenge but this one will be tough!!

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

Well I follow both I am a electro mechanical engineer. I agree the just do it attitude is a very positive and powerful one. I am able and have worked in highly clinical and more needs driven environment. I have made rat rods and race cars and bikes. Having spent time in high level engineering what is refreshing and needed is the let’s try.

[@davestephens6582]

brilliant job looks the part. Used to have one on a 1966 albion lorry i used to drive.

[@thebracketfactory]

Cheers Dave!

[@robbell4339]

Fly off handbrakes are the best! Great job 👏

[@thebracketfactory]

cheers Rob !

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

Seen you pick up the tank good luck with it.

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks.. going to need it!!!

[@rogerdunn8554]

Like your channel found it though oak swamp I have a 31 r m keep up the good work

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Roger - glad you like my ramblings!

[@-NT-]

Pure wizardry!

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks! Go and have a look at the latest video from oak Swamp to see what my next challenge will be! (High need a new magic wand for it....)

[@-NT-]

@@thebracketfactory I did spot you whilst I was watching it this morning! I think you’ve got your work cut out for you!

[@thebracketfactory]

@@-NT- haha - do you think Bryan would notice if I made a new one? Probably quicker and easier!

[@-NT-]

@@thebracketfactory a bit of quick patina on it and he’ll never know!

[@leslieaustin151]

Well, if a handbrake, then it just HAS to be a fly-off, doesn’t it? Anything else isn’t sporty enough.. nice work. Just came in from turning up some M6 ‘nubs’ to fix my trail-bike front mudguard, and there was your video on my iPad, great way to finish off Sunday evening. - looking forward to your Oak Swamp visit.. thanks. Les

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Les ! If you are making some bits for the bike then I think you need to share a video!

[@leslieaustin151]

@@thebracketfactory hah! If I only knew how! Les

[@RR-mt2wp]

Looking good.

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks 👍

[@peterredman235]

Most fly off handbrakes are a hollow tube construction with the a spring loaded button ( inverted thimble if you like) this is pressed down with the thumb to engage the brake. To release backward pressure of the top part of the tube and let go (Fly off) rather easier to use than what you seem to be working on!

[@thebracketfactory]

Hi Peter, thanks for tuning in and commenting! Yes, I considered something like that but all felt a bit ‘60’s ‘ and I wanted something a bit more 30’s! (And I also wanted to re-use the bare brake lever I had..). Despite the complexity, I can confirm that it works beautifully!!

[@paulfisher1160]

Awesome video. Never thought of a fly off on a 7. So on a standard arrangement the finger lever is at the front (finger side) of the hand brake. Makes sense to have it on the palm side with a fly off and quiet easy to mod a standard arrangement. Slight worry it's to easy to bump on compared to the button type arrangement but love it. About 15 years ago I made a 7 arrangement one copying an original. Filed the teeth in the rack and formed the pawl box and finger lever around bits of metal strip and bar, no welds and works lovely. But now you have me thinking of a fly off haha. Keep it going, love it

[@thebracketfactory]

Glad you liked it Paul! (got to confess, I loved making it!)..... still loads more to do on the car.. it's like the Forth Bridge!

[@jameseastwood4984]

Be careful you don't add too much weight to it. Great content.

[@thebracketfactory]

I thought I was being quite conservative with those holes !!

[@nigeltoon1848]

I thought you were going for a Bluetooth connection to the drums.

[@thebracketfactory]

it will be a 'fly by wire' system.... multi stranded steel wire... or maybe rods... dunno yet!

[@nazdagg1945]

if you go visiting, please stop by Tweeds place.

[@thebracketfactory]

Hoping to meet him at an show fairly soon!