Making tool bag 2

I attached belt to it.



When it doesn't have any things inside, it can keep the form. So this is useless. This is my first tool bag made by myself for the first time. Such first one is almost useless.

Making tool bag

For my pink python, I need a bag to put in tools.
I tried making it.
At first, I cut paper to check the form and to cut cloth.

Then I used sewing machine.

This machine isn't electric. This one is old one but it's for industry. My aunt like making cloth. So I can use it.

It's hard to sew around here. I used hemming tape for inside.

Finished. No no.Not yet...

The white canvas was used for the inside. It's thick. It may work to keep the form.

Done. But how can I attach belt for it ? I'm going to attach it on the back of seat.

Riding down hill with new bike

In Autumn, we can see colored leaves. It's too late me to come to see that.

I tried riding down hill with with new bike.

This is the movie. The max speedo is abnout 50km/h. I could get stable riding at the speedo.

Pedaling seems to affect to steering more than Python lowracer. So Getting more speed by pedaling isn't easy. The weight 17.5 kg is also the reason, I guess.

Building after painting

White surfacer isn't good to paint white. And I should check the surface after painting surface. The painting is sensitive work.

White fits to proto type one.
Some images of this new bike.

The front

The back

Around gear side of the front part.


Kids seem to like this bike.
20 inches wheel is used for kid bike and this also has it.
But unfortunately, long insane length of leg is needed.
The min. diameter of turning is bigger than python's.

Making seat cover again

I bought black canvas cloth.

I made seat cover again. Because the headrest touches to my head on small point. I feel Paine for that. So I think the seat cover and cushion are extend to cover the head rest.


I couldn't do well this part. This time the canvas cloth which I used is thin. I think some technique of sewing is needed.


I try to use plastic slide fastener.


At last, I made headrest cover again.

Sanding and painting

I rode for about 50km with this new bike. Max Speedo is about 30km/h.
Then that I took it to the Fuuden garage. The owner supports this project, too.
It has some rust. I sanded them.

Then owner painted it.

Some days later, I will install bike components. It takes some days the paint to get enough hardness.

Before painting

I needed riding new bike. I had never ridden such type of recumbent bike. So I have to discover the way to ride and pedaling, etc.
After I ride new recumbent designed by myself, I'm very tired. Especially my neck becomes hard. It causes headache and dizziness. It makes me to lost positive feeling.
By attaching headrest, I hope such headache and dizziness will disappear.
I'm not sure what makes me to be easy to be tired.

Cover for head rest

The last one doesn't work enough. While I was riding, it fall down. So I improved it.

My sewing skill isn't high. This time, I tried to make the new cover based on 3 dimension design.

I'm not sure whether Velcro or button is needed. It fits cushion well.

Head rest cover

This is too easy way.

Velcro strap is used.
The cloth is canvas.
Today, front deraileur becomes available.

I rode about 20 km with this bike today. Turning isn't easy.
The handle may be changed to straight one.

Making seat cover

The cushion is weak to the sun light. So the cover is needed for it.
I used canvas cloth.
At first, I made pattern paper.

Then I cut cloth.

Sewing, cutting cushion, put it in the cover.

I use Velcro to attach it on the seat.

I can't say this cover is good. The thickness of the cloth is too thick, I think. If thin canvas is used, it's enough.

Improving seat made from tubes

The frame of my pink python 's seat is bent by tension of PP belt. So I added one more tube to reinforce.

The iron tube which diameter is 12mm is weak to support my weight 76kg.

Making head rest 2

I tried making head rest again. The first one has thin tube. Metal lathe is needed to make it.
This time I used 90 degree angle instead of it.

Cramping to weld.

Welding narrow small parts on iron rod.

We need to think the direction of the gravity.

At last, I made it. I have to find screws.

Making head rest

I don't say this is good. Because the tube to be passed through by screw bolt is too thin.

I have to find the other idea.

Making stay for cycle computer

Before that, I welded tube to handle. So the part is held became thick.





Then, a fillet was welded to center part.


At last, I made stays for cycle computer and the sensor.




I have to make head rest as, next job.

Trying riding

I tried riding my new recumbent.
This is a movie after 15 minutes.

Then, This one is after 30 minutes.

I noticed it needs a bumper for the front. I made it.

 This is rider's view.

In this evening, I tried riding for about 2 km. I could do it.
Today's setting.

Making stay for brakes

I use V brakes for this bike. The forks are wider for them. I need making stays for them.

Then taking and welding.

I forgot attaching spacer between dropouts. So the width became narrow.

The opposite side of fork to boss of V brakes got incision. By welding it, the end width becomes wide.

This is for rear.Then next is for front.

I used wrong tube for front deraileur. The diameter 28.6 mm. 31.8 mm is needed. I welded wider tube on the narrower tube.

At last, I have started installing bike components.

View from back side.

Next sunny day, I try to ride this.