Daruma++ bolts Version 2 (on South Bend 9A)
These custom fasteners will be used on Mark Vande Kamp's Goodrich. They secure a fender stay and allow a rack to be installed without disturbing the fender setup. The fender stay is secured by a tiny M5 set screw which is run down a hole through the center of the bolt. The rack attachs with a M5x10mm bolt which goes into the same hole.
This photo essay shows how I made one of these fasteners.
Read MoreThis photo essay shows how I made one of these fasteners.
Marking off key locations. Most of the dimensions on this fastener don't need to be exact. This is being made out of 1/2" diameter 303 stainless steel stock.
There are 3 pieces to our fastener. The part that I'm making on the lathe. A tiny M5 set screw which holds the fender stay. A M5x10 stainless socket cap screw will hold the rack in place.
