Picture yourself riding one of these, and you will be the talk of the town.
Here I'll show you how to build your own antique bike like the Ordinary Bicycle,
also called a Penny-Farthing -- common in the 1880s which became an
iconic symbol for transportation history.
With an old bike, a few tools and materials, and some patience, you can
build this bike and bring history to your front door.
Although replicas and originals can cost thousands of dollars, yours does not have to!
I'll also teach you how to ride it!
So get your tools out, find an old bike, and let's get started!
Step 1: Materials and Tools
old bike with 26" rims
16" front wheel w/ tire from a child's bike
1" OD steel tube x 6'
1" wide x 1/4" thick steel plate
1 1/2" wide x 23" long x 1/4" thick steel plate
5/8" OD steel tube
6 lbs 3/32" #308 stainless steel welding rods
2 pillow block ball bearings (shaft size determined by hub)
1" OD solid rubber tire
1/8" solid galvanized steel wire x 16'
Craftsman MIG Welder with Cart (wish I had it)
Craftsman 10" Compound Miter Saw (w/ metal cutting blade)
Craftsman 6" Bench Grinder
Craftsman 5" Bench Vise
Craftsman Wrench Set
Kobalt 27/64" drill bit, 1/2"-13 NC Tap, and 1/2" - 13 NC Die
Threading die 2-56
drill set for metal
Spray Rust Oleum metal primer and paint
misc: pipe clamps, vise grips