This was the most fun I've had building a project. Affiliate link for the Dowelmax doweling jig: www.dowelmax.c... My email: duww@bigpond.com T-shirts: duww.threadles... Stickers: www.redbubble.... Instagram: / downunderwoodworks
I very very rarely comment on RU-vid but this is great! Not just the bike, but the fact you went into your shed and made something because you felt like it!
Dude, amazing. You have some imagination to be able to see this project in your head, get it to paper then to real life. Excellent craftsman. I wish I was your neighbor.
Who cares if it's not "practical" enough for everyday use; it's more than awesome enough to be an everyday conversation piece! A beautiful work of love and of art.
not even 5 mins into the video and im subscribed. Great voice, great skills, no madly priced tools or materials like most other youtube woodworkers. Keep it up!
That is absolutely one cool project. I know it's Aussie, but that is definitely a California beach cruiser. Great work and great artistry in how you laid the bike out.
@@DownUnderWoodWorks The advantage of thinking about it for a few years is that it gives you the time to think through the process and some of the design challenges.
That bicycle is completely impractical and sick AF. Congratulations and thank you for sharing! As a bonus you demonstrate the methodology (use of jigs, measurement and tool trickery), which is pure gold for anyone wishing to up their fabrication game.
You even said it yourself at the beginning of the video, this is nothing short of mind blowing! Awesome job and thanks so much for sharing the experience.
I'm a designer, and I loved the way you designed it on the fly with curves and cardboard templates, except there was purpose behind each design. That's so inspiring, I learned so much. The video was put together really well too. Now I bloody need a router and table saw. Great job mate.
Love your vid mate. Bloody brilliant design. A true work of art. I've been looking at thousands of cruiser bikes lately as i been thinking of building one and your design just has such a beautiful balance to it. I'm a kiwi living in the States and isn't it typical how a Californian ( guy in the coment section ) is trying to take credit for something they had nothing to do with by saying it's a true Californian cruiser. To me it's true Ausi ingenuity. Thanks for sharing and would love to own one.
@@DownUnderWoodWorks You could put your logo on it somewhere (the head tube?) and/or a name eg BWC (Badass Wooden Chopper!). Maybe fit one of those old school saddles with springs? Could paint a white band around the frame on or next to the black metal donor part at the front to get a black&white effect matching the wheels? Maybe a bash-guard/skid plate for the leading wooden edge beneath the crank spindle? It really is an inspiring project.
Your 100% correct, "it doesn't matter"! You enjoyed the whole experience. It makes you feel good just to look at it, PRICELESS!!! Great video, awesome badass bike, I hope you keep it, well done mate! 👍👍
The 72 dislikes were people watching this upside down and pressed the wrong button. Dude. Awesome work. I was only filling time while a game was installing and i stayed for the whole vid.
Very nicely done. You kept my interest throughout the entire video, thank you for posting it. Your bicycle came out looking fantastic. Now tell us how many smiles to the mile you get.
You are an artist, engineer, builder and an entertainer all in one! Great video. That is the coolest looking bike ever. It is no wonder it brings a smile to your face!
"I didn't have any 12mm Ply, so I laminated 2 6" together... soo in other words. You do have 12mm ply... ;) good video keep it up. AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
Awesome job. I find myself doing off the wall stuff more than anything practical. Years ago, I took the inner workings of a 20" box fan and placed them in a wooden frame I had made. I no longer have that fan but it looked fantastic. You have inspired me to make a new one! keep having all the fun you can have, that is what hobbies are for.
Magnificent. Totally gratuitous... impractical, almost pointless... but done for the sheer joy of making the world a stranger and more beautiful place. We need more of this kind of thing. Viva!
It's OFFICIAL‼️Vic's the cool dude on the block with his Harley- Woodsonville hawg😉👍 Gr8 production as always Vic. I bet if you auctioned it in the right auction it would fetch a pretty buck or two. BUT❗Not before showing it a few artsy fartsy galleries. I bet the hoyty malloys would come out with a few answers as to what the artist was thinking as he progressed through this unique design. Good on ya Vic ‼️
Thanks very much Alec. I have thought about selling it off once i'm sick of walking around it in the workshop but i don't think that's gonna happen for quite a while.
What fun ! Never seen so many people so excited about something that sounds so ridiculous! I've been trying to figure out how to build one myself . Thanks for sharing !
I saw a couple of wooden bikes at the Los Angeles CycLavia last year and I was going in one direction why they were going the other so I did not get to oogle them very well. Watching you build this bike filled in a lot of questions I had about the bikes I saw and I thank you! I want you to know I enjoyed watching your mind work on this project problem solving all the issues almost as much as you enjoyed it, cheers mate!
Bloody wonder mate.. What an awesome build. Thank you for the inspiration. You have moved dozens of people which will turn into thousands. Amazing work and thank you, thank you, thank you.
That's the perfect project Vic! One that you get so much joy and satisfaction from. I got heaps out of this great video. I've wanted to build a wood bike for a while myself Thank you Vic and all the best.
I agree mate. it was just a joy to see it evolve. I've had a lot of comments from people saying they've wanted to build a wooden bike. Maybe i've started something.
I love the frame and I like your work methods, too! A badass bike for sure. I would love to see it with some flowing veneer that complements the frame. As far as what to do with it, hey if it brings a smile to your face then keep it!
That is so slick. I’ve been toying with a wooden bike idea for a few years but you’ve inspired me to have a go and you’ve cured a few potential problems I was stuck with. Excellent ride. 🍺
Why would ANYONE give this a thumbs down? This is visionary, inspirational hand build craftsmanship. I guess there will always be some jealous losers hiding behind keyboards that are totally useless.
@@DownUnderWoodWorks I have a friend that lives in Australia. He is married to a Filipina the same as I. We meet up in the Philippines every year and pal around together. I hope to one day go to Australia to tour some of your country by motorcycle. I have always been intrigued by Australia :)
Fuckin A mate! I've probably watched over 5000 carpentry/maker vids over the past year that I've been sick, depression and fatigue syndrome. I used to love being in my shop making and tinkering with stuff, I also really liked riding my bikes a few years ago. I even built my girlfriend a nice mountainbike from parts a while back. This vid is so inspiring and actually put a smile on my face. It even got my ass off the couch for a while. Thanks so much for sharing! You really made my day! Got yourself a subscriber too. Cheers from sweden ^_^
