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Originally Posted by freebeard
AviationMetalSmith works in Coroplast?  |
I’m not sure if you mean ‘does the design work in Coroplast’ or ‘do I work in Coroplast’,
So , no, the design is not as good in Coroplast as it would be in fiberglass. But there’s a long story as to why I had to postpone the fiberglass. Mainly due to the theft of prototype number nine before I could make a mold. Secondarily to finish a working touring bike and cargo bike in a limited amount of time, and that’s actually mainly due to the fact that I feel better off riding a bicycle than working in my workshop.
My patent application from 1987
Third prototype photo
My daughter designed the ladies version of the bike, and also the cargo version of the bike , Type 9.
Easily machined polyethylene for handlebar clamps used a Dremel drill-press stand
Fifth prototype being tested before the actual ladies version (9th prototype) was built