Topic: New clamps in the works...

[babyfood1217]

for my fork to mount my new headlight bracket on.  I am cleaning this bonded plexi pattern together which I will centrifugally cast in aluminum, clean to a final finish, make a rubber mold of (and subsequent wax copies) and then cast the final product.  After casting, I'll toss them in the lathe for an accurate 35mm ID, drill and tap a hole for the bolt, and then cut the slot that will allow it to clamp shut.

Wish I had a picture of the headlight bracket itself. 

[754]

How thick are they?

Not really understanding why they are not made of billet, no real huge waste of metal or removal time savings..

[babyfood1217]

Ah hah, billet is a great idea......But I am currently out of reach of a mill, so casting with a quick lathe job will be my answer.  laying on the table they have a height of 1/2 inch. 

[Jinxracing]

Looks like a cool project. If possible, please post photos of the casting process...I'd love to see the whole project as it comes together.

[babyfood1217]

oh man...that means I have to charge my camera up....ok

[Jinxracing]

Ah hah, billet is a great idea......But I am currently out of reach of a mill, so casting with a quick lathe job will be my answer.

If you really feel like going old school, you could mill the whole thing on the lathe.