--- In bentechriders@yahoogroups.com, "lew2au" <john.lewis@...> wrote:
>
> --- In bentechriders@yahoogroups.com, "Nick Lenarz" <n9viw@> wrote:
> > Well, I'm technically still just a 'lurker'- ....
>
> Lurker no more Nick.
>
> seems you really need to get started. It's not too difficult. I brazed
> mine with borrowed Oxy gear and had to teach my self how. I've built
> six bents now and none have fallen apart yet.
>
> You will really enjoy a recumbent once you get past the learning stage
> and get your "bent" legs.
>
> All the best. Hope we hear of some progress soon.
>

Oh-oh, looks like I've been spotted! :D I have an AC/DC arc welder at
my disposal, and have welded on plate steel and some sheet metal
(mostly tacks and blown holes, woops), but never tubing. After a bit
of practice on scrap, I'm fully intending to have a 'bent built before
the end of the winter.
First thing to get started is to make some space. I have four
motorcycles, two wedge bicycles, a diesel drivetrain from an IH Scout
II, and a wood cookstove, all in my 1.5 car garage. I have a path from
the door to the bench, that's all! The plan this winter is to work on
bikes (motorized and not); when I come out the other side I hope to
have at least two motorcycles and my old Cannondale frame ready to
sell. If it works well and I can lay my hands on decent steel for not
too much, I may make more frames to sell on the side!
Thanks for the welcome,
Nick