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munroemetalworks · 2 years
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firstaeon · 5 years
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“do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly”
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machinistlife-blog · 6 years
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The Fastest Indian. This photograph is of Burt Munro’s in his shop garage with a Myford lathe in 1970, in his hometown of Invercargill, New Zealand. Burt’s under 1000cc world record, which he set in Bonneville on the 26th August 1967 still stands today. Burt was 68 and was riding a 47 year-old 1920 Indian Scout which he modified in this shop.
The bike was sold and is on display in a hardware shop in Invercargill. By the time he stopped, the engine, which originally produced 18bhp, was producing around 100bhp and Burt reckoned he had added 3.5mph each year to the bike over the 50 years he campaigned it.
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megdrapp-blog · 5 years
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Now that I’ve been there a few weeks, let me tell you all about my incredible new work/home. When I was hired, I expected I would come to really like my job; and BOY, have my expectations been blown away!
Hudson Valley Goldsmith is owned, operated and curated by husband and wife duo, David and Sara Walton. With a BFA in Metal from SUNY New Paltz, Goldsmith David Walton has traveled the globe honing his craft. After working as a stone setter and fabricator making high ender jewelry from Tiffany & Co., David brought his business home to New Paltz, NY. Behind the scenes Sara keeps things running smooth and looking oh so sparkling. Together this kind, humble couple has passionately hand picked every facet (pun intended) of their growing company. From the tiny details (and we’re taking down to the 0.3 carat weight of a diamond,) to the big picture (like traveling to different parts of the globe to handpick your special stone) Hudson Valley Goldsmith is way more than just your typical, local fine jewelry store.
When you walk in the door, your immediately greeted as if you’ve just entered the home of a close friend. With a hello, please come in, how’re you doing and a smile, the experience of visiting HVG is golden from the get-go. After being offered a hot cup of Nespresso or a cold bottled water (hell, even a class of whiskey if you’re friendly enough,) the knowledgable and talented staff is there to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Between Store Manager Kaitlin Dunn, a goldsmith, graduate of FIT Metalworks, and all around badass, and Sales Manager Jon Porpora, a GIA diamond graduate and encyclopedia of gem knowledge, there is *almost* no question they can’t answer. And if you’re really lucky, little pup Cooper has squeezed under the gate and is very happy to meet you! He’s our #DiamondInTheRuff.
As you continue looking through the cases, you’ll see piece after piece of glittery goodness. About 40-50% of what is in the cases was made in-shop. Pro Tip: look for the DAW stamped on the inside/back for a David A. Walton original design. HVG features a number of designers and artists from around the world, from Istanbul to Bali to Switzerland. They literally have something for everyone; gorgeous sterling silver pieces, gemstones from Jan through Dec and all those in-between, metals in you choice yellow, white, and rose gold or platinum, diamonds large and tiny, wedding bands and engagement rings in any style you want. Don’t see the exact piece you want? Make an appointment to sit down with the Pros and fully customize your exact piece tailored your style and budget. Yes, really! You’re perfect dream piece! They’ll even go a step further to source your perfect stone. Twice a year, David and Sara travel to Antwerp, Belgium to hand pick diamonds specifically for their clients. Why does Antwerp matter, you ask? Because it’s the diamond capital of the world! Conflict free and sustainably source, you can’t do much better than an Antwerp diamond.
Back in the shop, once you’ve taken in the glitz, you’ll probably notice the buzzing of drills issuing from the line of jeweler’s benches just behind the counter. A lot of HVG’s strength stems directly from it’s incredible girl power. Joining Kaitlin on the benches are Master Jewelers Paige Munroe (SUNY New Paltz graduate) and Bri Schmidt (SCAD graduate). Care to venture a guess what they’re working on? It could be an original design made specially for the shop (peep the HVG SHOWCASE). Or, it could be the custom engagement ring we’re making for a young couple. Maybe it’s a repair; a worn ring with a thin shank, a missing stone, or a broken prong, or maybe someone’s favorite necklace broke and needs re-soldering. Have an old heirloom piece you’d like a new setting for, or even a whole new custom setting, these ladies (and David, of course) can do it all! Want a message hand engraved? Not a problem for our hand engravers. Have a piece you’d like appraised? Jon is you’re man! And, Sara is the Marketing Mind and PR Queen making it all come together nicely.
So what the crap am I bringing to this incredible team? With a degree in Visual Arts from SUNY Ulster, an extensive knowledge of art and fashion history, a naturally creative mind and eye for detail, knack for business, and a strong sales and merchandising background, I bring with my arsenal of skills to the roles of Saleswoman and Merchandiser.
This position, with this company, with these people, is nothing short of a blessing from the universe. As I continue to learn the ropes and inner working of jewelry, I can whole-heartedly say, I am happy and I love my job.
Hudson Valley Goldsmith is located at 71 Main St. New Paltz, NY. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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olivereliott · 4 years
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T 22 Synthesis: A twin-engined Kawasaki drag bike
There’s something pure and extremely entertaining about drag bikes. They’re hopelessly impractical, usually dangerous, and invariably ridden by folks with a scant regard for personal safety.
It’s hard to take that genre up a notch, but the top Indonesian shop Thrive has just gone one better than the typical eighth-miler. This extraordinary machine, nicknamed ‘T 22 Synthesis’ has not one but two engines. And those engines are tiny two-strokes, with a power band only slightly less forgiving than a light switch.
We suspected there might be a good story behind this build, and the Thrive crew confirmed it.
“The guys from Suryanation Motorland approached us with the idea of a contest called ‘Wheels of Inspiration’,” says Thrive spokesman Putra Agung. Entrants would write a story about their biggest dream bike, and the winner would be picked by Thrive, the local magazine GasTank, and the custom shop Lemb Inc.
Thrive suggested a theme of Sprint Racing to the organizers. “In Indonesia there are a lot of 1/8-mile street races, held illegally on main streets from midnight until the sun rises,” Putra reveals.
“It happens in many major cities, which means a huge number of potential fans. We admire the racers’ courage and enthusiasm, using creativity that exceeds the budget.”
One story submitted to the contest came from Adhi Saputra, a guy in his 20s with a strong connection to street racing culture in the Depok, West Java area. “Adhi idolizes Burt Munro and salt flat racing, and owns a Ninja 150RR two stroke,” says Putra.
“He’s dreamed about salt flat racing since his college days, and we agreed to choose him as the lucky winner.”
The crew at Thrive started digging into history, and came across ‘Dubble Trubble,’ the twin-engined Triumph built in the 1950s by Bud Hare. “Here in Indonesia we’ve seen some people add more pistons to an engine,” says Putra. “But as far as we know, we’ve never had two small-cc motors in one frame.”
Thrive decided to revive the old glory days with a modern approach, and brought Adhi’s bike into their Jakarta workshop. The perky 30 horsepower two-stoke 150RR motor went off to ace tuner and engine building Yosef Gumilar of Prama Motorworks: “He’s well known for restoring many XS650s using his knowledge as a racer from 90s,” Putra explains.
Yosef successfully created the most unlikely twin-engine setup, with heavy mods to the ignition, ported and flowed heads, 270 degree racing crankshafts, a lightened flywheel and a quick-shifter. “There are few more secret things going on that we can’t tell you about!” says Putra.
“All that work makes a bangin’ short range cruise missile. We also called Lectron to order the specific carburetor for our engine configuration, and they did a great job on it.”
At the exhaust end, the lengthy pipes and expansion chambers were crafted by local racebike specialist Kawahara from stainless steel.
At a glance, the stock Ninja 150RR looks like any other plastic-clad teenager screamer, so Thrive have ditched everything except for the drivetrain. Then a new frame was built with aluminum tube, following cues from old-school drag bikes, and using Thrive’s first custom frame jig.
“The idea was to create something light—for the best power to weight ratio. And staying low, to reduce wheelies off the line. It’s 168 centimeters [66 inches] from center wheel to wheel, only 6.5 cm from the ground, and 60 cm at the highest point.”
“It was designed and built the old-fashioned way.”
The old-fashioned way was also a difficult way. Thrive have used a top yoke from a Suzuki RGR 150, another mostly Asian model, merged with a Kawasaki fork shortened by 100 mm.
The rims are 17 inchers, with an aluminum disc cover at the back, and shod with Goodyear Eagle tires
The cockpit is bare, with an RPM, voltmeter and temperature gauages from AutoMeter and Koso. Ahead of the custom bars, outfitted with controls from local specialist KTC, is a mesh fairing that echoes the shape of the chunky radiator behind the front wheel.
The monocoque bodywork is brushed aluminum and handmade, with a lengthy seat pad made in house and offering plenty of room to move around on. The metalwork is finished off with paint by Agung Castavo, one of the top pin stripers in Indonesia.
Thrive has a reputation for being one of the world’s most inventive builders, but this twin-engined Ninja takes things to a whole new level.
It might not be as fast as ‘Dubble Trubble’ and it’s unlikely to make it across the Pacific to the salt flats. But we reckon it’s going to cause a stir on the street racing scene in Jakarta.
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munroemetalworks · 2 years
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Forged San Mai Kazuyuki
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☞ freehand = free hands 
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