Process Video: Building a steel bicycle fork from scratch

In this process video I fabricate a custom segmented steel bicycle fork. We'll talk elements of fork design, machine and brass braze the crown and tig weld it all together.
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[@PithyBikes]

I plan to make my own fork some day. Theres not a lot of UA-cam videos about this specific topic. Thanks for sharing!

[@Joshuakoffmansculpture]

Love seeing your process and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. Would love to see some B-roll of the “object” at the end of the videos.

[@bulgieR]

Fun and educational! Surprised this isn't huge; even people not interested in bikes could appreciate the calm delivery, the pretty tools and finished product. Maybe focus longer on the welds, they're worth it.

[@ethanbolze7164]

Thanks for doing these vlogs Adam!

[@sklarbikes]

Glad you appreciate them!

[@carlmace5633]

I love that fork, looks awesome.

[@Chrisinvention]

You are one skilled and great builder. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@sklarbikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@alanwerner5921]

That is so cool to appreciate how much work goes into it, by the way I’ve got a super something in mustard and I love the curved top tube. Superb

[@mmatsonn]

stoked to see that bike all built up and ridden!

[@brianweee]

Very cool to see the process! Can’t wait to see the bike all built up!

[@randokrom]

Thank you for sharing, you make it look so easy! I love how clean and organized your shop is

[@sklarbikes]

Thanks!

[@seanrandolph627]

Love it Adam! Great work! You rule!😃

[@sklarbikes]

You rule!!

[@CyclingwithBen]

Very cool to see!
Thanks for sharing

[@sklarbikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@subliminalfreedom]

Wow!

[@riskyrax]

Good lookin’ fork !

[@jelleseegers6693]

Love your mill

[@denniskurama1974]

Wow, I like everything the custom made frame and the fork… how to have one of the small frameset,❤
new subscribers here

[@callinginsickmagazine]

so dope. i wanna watch hours of this.

[@brycerhine5165]

Thank you for these 😢😊

[@chadstrand7868]

thanks for the video

[@johnhutch1100]

Very cool. Jealous of your friend!

[@ChesterApricot]

sick

[@XandeMacedo]

Amazing!

[@reidh]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sklarbikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@slimdog72]

Rad.

[@tott_cycles]

Cool video! Could you provide some insight regarding tubes sizes (diameters, wall thikness) used when building segmented fork for gravel bikes and for more off-road, heavy duty bikes?
Thanks!

[@sklarbikes]

You want to choose tubing that is strong enough that it won't break but light enough that it will ride well and not be super heavy.

[@stevepark6363]

What is the purpose of the sleeve on each leg?…aside from looking
amazing.

[@sklarbikes]

They reinforce the blade which allows me to use a thinner wall blade that rides better and is lighter. Thanks!