Author Topic: Afterlife Uses for Sprockets and Chains (Read 4182 times)

ncstatecamp · « **on:** August 01, 2012, 09:55:58 PM »

Does anybody have any cool projects, uses, things that they use/make out of old sprockets and chains? I feel recycling or throwing them away isnt honoring them enough for what theyve been through for me

cabrala · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:07:09 PM »

I saw an old front sprocket repurposed as a side stand "pad" today. Not sure what thread, but it was pretty sweet looking. If I can recall it, I'll throw it up for reference.

ekpent · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:12:34 PM »

There are artists out there that make cool stuff out of industrial waste. Fun stuff to look at as you can see how these everday heavy metal objects can be art to the right person. Other than that because I think we do think about recycling a little more than in the past,that old sprocket may someday be your new turn signal mounting shaft

750K · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:33:44 PM »

I leave a length of old chain hangin in my garage, if I catch my crackhead neibour or his buddies skulking around my propertah I'm gonna git it and beat them mercilessly...

camelman · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:44:38 PM »

Charlie's place in San Francisco made a cool dinosaur out of some welded up pieces. If I can find a picture, then I'll post it.

dave500 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2012, 11:13:17 PM »

ninja star knives in 17 and 37 razor edge spikes now available.

Brantley · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2012, 11:24:30 PM »

I keep a length of old chain around to throw vice grips on when I forget to loosen the clutch hub nut before removing an engine. I guess you could also make a 1%'er belt, too. Chicks in New York pay top dollar for that stuff.

xnoahx · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:14:11 AM »

I use old chains to beat the homeless

ncstatecamp · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:44:30 AM »

Quote from: xnoahx on August 02, 2012, 12:14:11 AM

I use old chains to beat the homeless

This has inspired me to learn to use it was a whip to see if I can hit their cups as I ride by

dave500 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:00:29 AM »

i sell old chains to orthodontists they use as braces.

333 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2012, 06:00:29 AM »

I think I started a trend many years ago. I'd use three links of chain as a key fob. I'd use what we cut off new chains when I worked a parts counter.

cb650 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2012, 06:44:13 AM »

There is a "museum" south of colorado springs that mad dinosaurs out of old car parts. I keep most of my sprockets just incase but chains get tossed in the scrap pile.

Nikkisixx · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2012, 06:53:33 AM »

Goofin around I made this out of the bits in my scrap pile. Art? no. Useful? No.

70CB750 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2012, 06:56:00 AM »

I am thinking power transmission for BBQ spit.

LoVel · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2012, 06:57:19 AM »

I am currently collecting strange and old pieces of metal for my wife to weld together into some kind of art. Just have to pick up that welder next.

cb650 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2012, 07:04:45 AM »

If you have enough "yuppies" around anything mechanical is art. What else can it be it dont do anything.

I do like that globe. I have a pic of my son in one we built at work out of tubing.
Called it the monkey cage.

Xnavylfr · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2012, 07:32:59 AM »

I'm more in to the chopper/bobber styles and we have one rider that used old sprockets( cut in half) as footboards and front sprockets(cut in half) as toe pads for his forward controls.. ONE OF A KIND for sure.

Xnavylfr(CHUCK)

jstfkndi · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2012, 09:36:06 AM »

Quote from: Nikkisixx on August 02, 2012, 06:53:33 AM

Goofin around I made this out of the bits in my scrap pile. Art? no. Useful? No.

But cool? Yes!

Killer Canary · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:36:24 PM »

A few years ago, I took the aluminum rear sprocket off of a YZ100, polished it to a mirror finish, machined the centre to take a clock mechanism from a hobby store, put number stickers on it, then clear coated it. I gave it to my brother's boss who runs a small engine repair shop for Christmas.

scottly · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:43:22 PM »

I made snow-chains for my dirt-bike out of my old 750 chain once.

74cb750 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2012, 08:06:22 PM »

I will have to find some of the pieces my brother made of old nuts, bolts etc.
THings like, a full chess set , bookends and "art" pieces.
Will post them tomorrow.

Don R · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2012, 09:22:06 PM »

The HOT ROD mag a couple months ago did a spread on trophies made from old car, bike and machine parts.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2012, 10:06:22 PM »

Quote from: scottly on August 03, 2012, 07:43:22 PM

I made snow-chains for my dirt-bike out of my old 750 chain once.

Whats snow Scott..?

dave500 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:07:29 AM »

its that white build up you find inside your freezer mick,ive also seen the same stuff on christmas cards,word is it actually falls from the sky so people who like cold and wet can ski on it,we use it for keeping beer cold,its to be avoided mostly.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2012, 03:34:46 AM »

Thanks for clearing that up Dave....

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