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Title: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 27, 2010, 06:26 AM: bought this of a mate , what he won off ebay the bloke said it has a couple of marks on it ..... i dont know why any one could do this to such a nice stem. so i have a nice task ahead of me fingers crossed

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110395.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110397.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110394.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110393.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110392.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110388.jpg)
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: Swivel on January 27, 2010, 07:22 AM: Really looks like that's been in the wars Neil :shocked:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: baldbmxer on January 27, 2010, 10:50 AM: Butchered! what kind of fool does that! :knuppel2:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: wildon on January 27, 2010, 10:57 AM: How you gonna do that Neil? Surely you'll have to use a filler? ???
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: bobafett on January 27, 2010, 11:33 AM: Looks like it's been in the tumble dryer with a load of rocks :LolLolLolLol:

Should be an interesting "before and after" shot I reckon ;)
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 27, 2010, 11:35 AM: if i fook it . i will will hold my hand up , but i think slow and easy does it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: Swivel on January 27, 2010, 11:37 AM: Quote from: n2cus on January 27, 2010, 11:35 AM
if i fook it . i will will hold my hand up , but i think slow and easy does it :daumenhoch:

Listen that's enough about your chopper alright :-*
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 27, 2010, 11:38 AM: Quote from: Swivel on January 27, 2010, 11:37 AM
Quote from: n2cus on January 27, 2010, 11:35 AM
if i fook it . i will will hold my hand up , but i think slow and easy does it :daumenhoch:

Listen that's enough about your chopper alright :-*

TRUST YOU MATHEW :-[
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: martylaa on January 27, 2010, 01:17 PM: i'll be watching this one closely fella :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: MartyC on January 27, 2010, 03:44 PM: That should come up well with a bit of elbow grease, unfortunately it's usually ignorance of basic mechanical techniques that cause problems like that :(
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: ED209 on January 27, 2010, 05:31 PM: a former owner of this stem must have been ignorant to the 'unscrew the stem bolt a bit and give it gently tap' way of removing a stem

STOP.... HAMMER TIME!
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: motomagII on January 27, 2010, 05:50 PM: jees thats in bad way its gonna be fair few mm smaller by the time u get those dings out neil
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: dannywhiteley on January 27, 2010, 07:27 PM: Who was the seller of this, anyone we know? :shocked:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 27, 2010, 07:45 PM: Quote from: dannywhiteley on January 27, 2010, 07:27 PM
Who was the seller of this, anyone we know? :shocked:

it was bought from usa ebay .........a nice dead blow hammer would have worked a treat . "hope you guys know what a dead blow hammer is " :)
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: double chevron on January 27, 2010, 07:46 PM: And another one who probably never heard of "Hammer Control" :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: Steve P on January 27, 2010, 11:00 PM: Should be a nice project ... well worth getting the dings alloy welded rather than using filler and paint :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: sweetbeats on January 27, 2010, 11:03 PM: That's Been well Hutcherd,can't wait to see it restored :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: Mattdub on January 28, 2010, 08:41 AM: Quote from: Steve P on January 27, 2010, 11:00 PM
Should be a nice project ... well worth getting the dings alloy welded rather than using filler and paint :daumenhoch:

What I thought too Steve ;) , well worth taking the time to get right . Alloy weld/filled then re-shape to OG angles where needed .
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 05:23 AM: spent a couple of hours last night on this stem "might have took on something that i might fail at :-[ " the addiction give me insomnia :LolLolLolLol: back out to the cold shed :'(
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: Dingobmxer on January 29, 2010, 06:30 AM: it looks like it has been used as a hammer rather than hit with one

Dingo
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 07:42 AM: top part of the stem is done . now for the hard part

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110393.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110568.jpg)
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: snav69 on January 29, 2010, 07:51 AM: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Top notch work that Neil :4_17_5:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 07:53 AM: Quote from: snav69 on January 29, 2010, 07:51 AM
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Top notch work that Neil :4_17_5:

cheers paul this stem is the hardest bit of resto i have done up to now mate flippin nightmare :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: snav69 on January 29, 2010, 08:05 AM: Looks like it will be worth it in the end though mate :daumenhoch:

:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: Mattdub on January 29, 2010, 08:11 AM: Bring it back to a brushed finish & get it re-anno'ed black ;)
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto
Post by: martylaa on January 29, 2010, 08:23 AM: top bit's looking good mate
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 02:48 PM: feel like i have worked thru the night stopped working on it about 12.30 last night and started again at 5-50ish today .... " quite happy "

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110564.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110571.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110567.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110569.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110566.jpg)
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto 13 hrs later
Post by: martylaa on January 29, 2010, 02:50 PM: :wtf:
wheres the black one, quality work neil you happy with it?
Title: Re: bought myself a nice little bit of resto 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 02:53 PM: Quote from: martylaa on January 29, 2010, 02:50 PM
:wtf:
wheres the black one, quality work neil you happy with it?

martin i am realy realy happy with it mate ..... i thought i had took on too much and wasted my money . but i have kept all the lines and edges . 13 hrs 2 boxes of 320 grit dic,s and 1 box of 500 grit disc,s and my very very special mop/disc :)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: brummie on January 29, 2010, 03:04 PM: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: neil you are a magician mate :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 03:06 PM: quick the sun is out :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 03:10 PM: final polish and fitted to my new build

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110594.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110595.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110599.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110597.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110596.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: brummie on January 29, 2010, 03:15 PM: truly amazing work that n2speedygonzalescus :smitten:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: daz bmx it! on January 29, 2010, 03:17 PM: Genius! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: wildon on January 29, 2010, 03:18 PM: What a rapid turn around. Tis minto :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: martylaa on January 29, 2010, 03:19 PM: ya need to get some chrome or shiny bolts to stick on it mate
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 03:20 PM: looking at what i have done makes me feel good BUT all the nice comments makes me feel on top of the world thanks lads :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: OrgasmDonor on January 29, 2010, 03:20 PM: nice job dude :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 29, 2010, 03:21 PM: Quote from: martylaa on January 29, 2010, 03:19 PM
ya need to get some chrome or shiny bolts to stick on it mate

martin when the bike comes out you will understand why and awhat i have done the black bolts for
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: martylaa on January 29, 2010, 03:26 PM: well mate lookin forward to it, not sure how you do it but christ you build bikes quick
i reckon you have illegals in your shed helping ya, or some ompa loompas stashed somewhere :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on January 29, 2010, 03:33 PM: top job neil.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on January 29, 2010, 03:40 PM: Its not the black stem you fools, Neil has 5 off them in different stages ;D Neil...get some sleep :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: MartyC on January 29, 2010, 03:44 PM: That has come up amazing although I was kind of hoping it would go the original grained finish and back to black but top job for getting those dings and dents out of it, look superbe :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: xGoose on January 29, 2010, 03:56 PM: Really great bit of resto work! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: snav69 on January 29, 2010, 04:02 PM: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Good job that Neil :4_17_5:

:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: moanjam on January 29, 2010, 04:05 PM: its fitted to a rather nice piece of kit aswell :smitten:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: magna13 on January 29, 2010, 04:25 PM: Neil, top resto buddy! :smitten:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Rodgy1970 on January 29, 2010, 04:36 PM: nice work, looks the biz :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: rollin72 on January 29, 2010, 04:51 PM: top job mate, cant believe you got those chips out of it, nice1 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: mamadirt on January 29, 2010, 05:07 PM: Wow! Fantastic job!!
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: bmxbob on January 29, 2010, 05:38 PM: Bling :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: paullightowler on January 29, 2010, 09:25 PM: Neil

Amazing !!!!

Did you fill it with anything ?
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: HUTCHMAN on January 29, 2010, 09:32 PM: any chance of a step by step on one of these resto's? having an engineering background,would be interested to see.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: crazycraig on January 29, 2010, 09:40 PM: HUTCH MINI STEM WOW :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Macmania on January 29, 2010, 09:42 PM: Holy crap :shocked: :shocked:
How the hell have you managed that :smitten:

Top resto. Any chance of a step by step guide on how the magic was worked ?
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: gary4130 on January 29, 2010, 10:13 PM: fook me :shocked: thats top quality work mate 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DY85262 on January 30, 2010, 06:47 AM: Looks nicer than it was,
Was this a grind away to non dented depth or was any make up used?
No smart comments about foundation or eye liner that obviously was worn during the resto.
Or am I the only one :shocked:
c
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 30, 2010, 07:03 AM: sorry tom for using your pictures but any polished stem ends up with rounded edges it impossable to keep them sharp " once again sorry tom maybe should have asked 1st "

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110599.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110595.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/026.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/025.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/11.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on January 30, 2010, 07:05 AM: he also wore a dress , wig and suspenders while listening to the nolans im in the mood for dancing , apparently the police had to come to his shed to tell him to turn the music down
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 30, 2010, 08:32 AM: had a few people message me about what i used so hear go,s

ABBRSIVES AND TOOLS
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110617.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110618.jpg)

DA SANDING DISC,S ALL GRITS USED
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110619.jpg)

POLISH MOPS GLUE AND POLISH
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110621.jpg)

WET OR DRY
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110620.jpg)

FINAL POLISH PRODUCTS

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110622.jpg)

AND THE POLISHER
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110623.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Swivel on January 30, 2010, 09:01 AM: Wow mate wow! :shocked: :D :D :D :D amazing stuff.... have you got any fingers left Neil :D Will send you something soon to polish up for me dude :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on January 30, 2010, 09:05 AM: Quote from: Swivel on January 30, 2010, 09:01 AM
Wow mate wow! :shocked: :D :D :D :D amazing stuff.... have you got any fingers left Neil :D Will send you something soon to polish up for me dude :daumenhoch:

You cant say that Matt, Neil is not allowed to do anything for anyone unless he pays them to do it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: snav69 on January 30, 2010, 09:17 AM: Downside to polishing - that fookin black dust :tickedoff: its all over my feckin shed too :2gunsfiring_v1:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 30, 2010, 09:45 AM: Quote from: DB250F on January 30, 2010, 09:05 AM
Quote from: Swivel on January 30, 2010, 09:01 AM
Wow mate wow! :shocked: :D :D :D :D amazing stuff.... have you got any fingers left Neil :D Will send you something soon to polish up for me dude :daumenhoch:

You cant say that Matt, Neil is not allowed to do anything for anyone unless he pays them to do it :daumenhoch:

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: i am thing of getting a provy loan out paul
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: jT Racing on January 30, 2010, 03:49 PM: polishing is a doddle. I've no idea why more of you don't give it a go. ???
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on January 30, 2010, 04:15 PM: Quote from: J.T.Racing on January 30, 2010, 03:49 PM
polishing is a doddle. I've no idea why more of you don't give it a go. ???

never a truer word spoke totaly agree
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Macmania on January 30, 2010, 04:26 PM: Quote from: snav69 on January 30, 2010, 09:17 AM
Downside to polishing - that fookin black dust :tickedoff: its all over my feckin shed too :2gunsfiring_v1:

Yeah....its all over our fookin kitchen :2gunsfiring_v1: ask the missus :2funny:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Steve P on January 30, 2010, 04:32 PM: Quote from: n2cus on January 30, 2010, 07:03 AM
but any polished stem ends up with rounded edges it impossable to keep them sharp

It depends on the machining / polishing methods used IMHO ... here's a brushed stem I did last year. No before pix I'm afraid but it was well beaten

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS01.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS02.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS03.jpg)

And a deep H which had been defaced before I got it ... the original steps on the cap centre were smoothed out so I had to carefully bring them back too :daumenhoch:

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HutchDeepH_1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HutchDeepH_2.jpg)

AFTER

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HDHSF01.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HDHSF02.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Bettyswallocks on January 30, 2010, 04:32 PM: Cracking job... :daumenhoch:

How did the underside of it turn out?

Looks the worst part of it looking at the pics on page 1
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: ozone on January 30, 2010, 04:37 PM: Quote from: Steve P on January 30, 2010, 04:32 PM
Quote from: n2cus on January 30, 2010, 07:03 AM
but any polished stem ends up with rounded edges it impossable to keep them sharp

It depends on the machining / polishing methods used IMHO ... here's a brushed stem I did last year. No before pix I'm afraid but it was well beaten

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS01.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS02.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS03.jpg)

And a deep H which had been defaced before I got it ... the original steps on the cap centre were smoothed out so I had to carefully bring them back too :daumenhoch:

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HutchDeepH_1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HutchDeepH_2.jpg)

AFTER

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HDHSF01.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HDHSF02.jpg)

Amazing stuff there. Like any other quality job... It is ALL about the prep. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: scary_leary on January 30, 2010, 04:46 PM: Quote from: DY85262 on January 30, 2010, 06:47 AM
Looks nicer than it was,
Was this a grind away to non dented depth or was any make up used?

Don't look like it.. there must be quarter inch gone.. :shocked:
This style of resto is pretty poor..
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Swivel on January 30, 2010, 04:50 PM: Quote from: DB250F on January 30, 2010, 09:05 AM
You cant say that Matt, Neil is not allowed to do anything for anyone unless he pays them to do it :daumenhoch:

:-X :'(
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Mattdub on January 30, 2010, 11:00 PM: Quote from: Steve P on January 30, 2010, 04:32 PM
Quote from: n2cus on January 30, 2010, 07:03 AM
but any polished stem ends up with rounded edges it impossable to keep them sharp

It depends on the machining / polishing methods used IMHO ... here's a brushed stem I did last year. No before pix I'm afraid but it was well beaten

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS01.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS02.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HWHS03.jpg)

And a deep H which had been defaced before I got it ... the original steps on the cap centre were smoothed out so I had to carefully bring them back too :daumenhoch:

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HutchDeepH_1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HutchDeepH_2.jpg)

AFTER

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HDHSF01.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/HDHSF02.jpg)

Some mega work there Steve ;) , time & patience do indeed make a difference .
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Steve P on January 30, 2010, 11:39 PM: Quote from: Mattdub on January 30, 2010, 11:00 PM
Some mega work there Steve ;) , time & patience do indeed make a difference .

Thanks Matt :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: superbikedan on January 30, 2010, 11:46 PM: steve fook me that's good mate, very very skilled :)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: dordymush on February 02, 2010, 11:48 AM: gotta say i've never yet seen one bad job steves done :4_17_5:.
just jealous i cant do the same lol :tickedoff:.
i tried to do the brushed look on a tuf neck stem and it looks likes its been ploughed with a tractor ;D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: MartyC on February 02, 2010, 12:12 PM: Quote from: dordymush on February 02, 2010, 11:48 AM
gotta say i've never yet seen one bad job steves done :4_17_5:.
just jealous i cant do the same lol :tickedoff:.
i tried to do the brushed look on a tuf neck stem and it looks likes its been ploughed with a tractor ;D

Try putting the lucky heather and tarmac away first Dave ;)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: kuwahararider on February 02, 2010, 12:13 PM: That is some work there. Dead jealous.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: dordymush on February 02, 2010, 12:16 PM: lol i think it must be the tarmac'ing thats made me a bit heavy handed :crazy2:.
thats my excuse anyway ;D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: baldbmxer on February 02, 2010, 05:09 PM: Cool as fook Steve :coolsmiley: I guess i should be saying that I'm amazed at you're resto but I not ::) come to expect it from you mate :LolLolLolLol:

How it should be done :(

How long did you spend on each stem?
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 02, 2010, 07:47 PM: think they both done an equally good job there if i'm honest...

steve's resto work is faultless, but have to say, neils is also coming on strong..

proper passion for it, and a good way to fund your habit, buying stuff fooked, doing it up, having a fiddle, and the selling/trading it into more and/ or better stuff and doing it over again.

sensible really.

end results speak for themselves...i wish i had the apptitude and patience

well done lads :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on February 02, 2010, 11:22 PM: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^What he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 06:30 AM: Quote from: J.T on February 02, 2010, 07:47 PM
think they both done an equally good job there if i'm honest...

steve's resto work is faultless, but have to say, neils is also coming on strong..

proper passion for it, and a good way to fund your habit, buying stuff fooked, doing it up, having a fiddle, and the selling/trading it into more and/ or better stuff and doing it over again.

sensible really.

end results speak for themselves...i wish i had the apptitude and patience

well done lads :daumenhoch:

thanks john thanks paul
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 06:41 AM: but some people like what i do and some people HATE what i do . in such a small community i have people that follow my threads and stick there childish little digs in every one can see it . i get alot of phone calls and messages chatting about this . and the people that play these childish games have nothing better to do , they should put there minds to maybe trying a bit refirbing instead of trying to cause keyboard trouble . alot of these people had a go at nick MUNNERS i have read back through there post . and nicks parting words was that i would be the next escape goat but unlike nick i have learned not to bit , i used to but no longer. so as for the couple of penises that post sh1te patta in my thread BORING it only makes you smile no one else ...

i would much rather be know as a good restorer than a theif or trouble maker

:angrysoapbox: :angrysoapbox: :angrysoapbox:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 06:49 AM: YOU WILL NEVER WIN MATE.....

I LIKE YOUR STUFF AND YOUR THREADS. :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 06:52 AM: Quote from: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 06:49 AM
YOU WILL NEVER WIN MATE.....

I LIKE YOUR STUFF AND YOUR THREADS. :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

cheers mister its just my non harming hobbie :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on February 03, 2010, 07:46 AM: spoke to ginger nick yesterday, he's still a nutter :D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 08:02 AM: Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on February 03, 2010, 07:46 AM

spoke to ginger nick yesterday, he's still a nutter :D

tell him we miss him x x x
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 08:27 AM: Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on February 03, 2010, 07:46 AM

spoke to ginger nick yesterday, he's still a nutter :D

HE SAID HE SPOKE TO YOU........... :D :D :D

I SOLD HIM MY GT PERFORMER :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 08:32 AM: Quote from: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 08:27 AM
Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on February 03, 2010, 07:46 AM

spoke to ginger nick yesterday, he's still a nutter :D

HE SAID HE SPOKE TO YOU........... :D :D :D

I SOLD HIM MY GT PERFORMER :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

does like a performer does Nick , still got his yellow 84 one i had off him , fooking love it :smitten:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: baldbmxer on February 03, 2010, 08:53 AM: Quote from: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 06:49 AM
YOU WILL NEVER WIN MATE.....

I LIKE YOUR STUFF AND YOUR THREADS. :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

I love you're threads too :smitten:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 09:25 AM: pointless post for the man with the £500 stem.

fooked off wiht this to be honest.

thing is JJ, as much as you play the fooking upstanding member, your no fooking better yourself.

i am referring to the 500 pound, yes, 500 fooking pound hutch stem you tried to sell on ebay...

giving neil shit for doing what he does? you should be fooking ashamed and embarassed for being such a small minded hypocrite.

crying shame, because 99% of the time your a stand up bloke with a love for BMX, but sometimes,you , and some of your high and mighty mates make for grim reading with your sniping comments and your bullying banter.

there you go.

have some of that :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 09:29 AM: Quote from: J.T on February 03, 2010, 09:25 AM
pointless post for the man with the £500 stem.

fooked off wiht this to be honest.

thing is JJ, as much as you play the fooking upstanding member, your no fooking better yourself.

i am referring to the 500 pound, yes, 500 fooking pound hutch stem you tried to sell on ebay...

giving neil shit for doing what he does? you should be fooking ashamed and embarassed for being such a small minded hypocrite.

crying shame, because 99% of the time your a stand up bloke with a love for BMX, but sometimes,you , and some of your high and mighty mates make for grim reading with your sniping comments and your bullying banter.

there you go.

have some of that :daumenhoch:

sweet words john i think jj puts silly comments on my threads since i repaired that broken prostyler he sold me
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on February 03, 2010, 09:34 AM: So i said, then she said, then he said.....like em very much thank you

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p88/dirtbiker250f/apples.jpg)

;)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 09:40 AM: why does Neil get some people's back s up ? Honest answers please , doubt i'll get em . can't see hes doing owt wrong on here , tis great on here but since joining have noticed sometimes that if one person takes a disliking to someone others join in against that person with snidey comments , happened to me but i couldn't give two rats asses , neither should you Neil , just carry on mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 09:43 AM: Quote from: Wardy on February 03, 2010, 09:40 AM
why does Neil get some people's back s up ? Honest answers please , doubt i'll get em . can't see hes doing owt wrong on here , tis great on here but since joining have noticed sometimes that if one person takes a disliking to someone others join in against that person with snidey comments , happened to me but i couldn't give two rats asses , neither should you Neil , just carry on mate :daumenhoch:

thanks carl i have a couple of good friends i have made on this forum . and the people that bicker and bite at me just dont faze me what so ever . if they want me to stop doing what i do TUFF SH1T i love what i do

should start another thread a vote who like what i do for old school bmx just a vote no posting replies :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: baldbmxer on February 03, 2010, 09:48 AM: Well youre entiled to youre opinion JT

As for the £500 stem one eBay, yeah I put the price on it based on the last one I saw that was NOs and of the deep H variety that sold on eBay for £425. So not that far out huh. Wouldnt be the first to but something rare on eBay for a 'high' price in the off chance it will sell.

Why have I given Neil shit for what he does. I posted compliments to SteveP's amazing work on the his Hutch stems cos that the way it should be done IMHO. Credit where credits due huh. If you wanna know my thoughts on Neils stem i think it sucks! But hey I didnt post that so guess i'm wrong for that to. Fact is restoring a Hutch stem isnt easy. Tried it my self and been very disappointed with the results to. Rounded corners just dont cut it on a Hutch stem. The square edges are part of the design and should be kept as should the detailing whethr it be a deep H or Western H. Yes Neil's stem is better than it was before, but it aint right.

As for comments JT, c'mon you like a snipe here and there. I'm know more a bully than you. Be honest fella. You may have been quiet on the sniping front recently, maybe thans down to becoming a parent again. Have heard it changes a man?

Embarressed? Me? No. Its an open forum. Dont post anything if you cant take cristism. Especially threads that are looking for a response from its readers.

Hypocrite? Me? No. Well no more than you and the next person anyway.

have some of that :LolLolLolLol:

BTW, who are my 'high and mighty' mates? ???
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 09:48 AM: and a poll to see who has the most shiniest head , you or Paul :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 09:53 AM: Quote from: DB250F on February 03, 2010, 09:34 AM
So i said, then she said, then he said.....like em very much thank you

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p88/dirtbiker250f/apples.jpg)

;)

is that you and Neil in the piccy :LolLolLolLol: appleheads :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: baldbmxer on February 03, 2010, 09:57 AM: I really do like Neil's posts :P
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on February 03, 2010, 09:58 AM: Or the thinest head, Wardy or..................

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p88/dirtbiker250f/themuppetsbeeker.jpg)

To close to call, a vote is needed
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 09:58 AM: Quote from: Wardy on February 03, 2010, 09:53 AM
Quote from: DB250F on February 03, 2010, 09:34 AM
So i said, then she said, then he said.....like em very much thank you

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p88/dirtbiker250f/apples.jpg)

;)

is that you and Neil in the piccy :LolLolLolLol: appleheads :LolLolLolLol:

no paul has blck hair and a small stash..........que that picture carl
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 10:06 AM: Quote from: DB250F on February 03, 2010, 09:58 AM
Or the thinest head, Wardy or..................

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p88/dirtbiker250f/themuppetsbeeker.jpg)

To close to call, a vote is needed

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: your fooking beaker , sounded like him when ya banged ya toe :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Swivel on February 03, 2010, 10:10 AM: Regardless of this BS, once again Neil you've taken something that was worthy of the dustbin and turned it into something that looks lovely, polished or not, annod or not, however you look at it, its a major achievement from how it started and as far as i'm concerned its another a top job.

Same for Steve's work, perhaps that stem wasn't in a state of Neil's, but again it's an amazing resto. Both restorers need praise as both of your stems look great.

Well done lads :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 10:11 AM: matt thanks mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 11:59 AM: i think j.t sums it up perfectly........... :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

its always the same 3 that go after the next victim...... :-X :-X :-X

and funny as they have all posted on this thread.. ??? ???

£500 is alot for a stem :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: what about earning money from the community...thought it wasnt allowed! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

stick to SR stems they are cheaper and keep the sly comments and remarks to yourselves. Best for the community. :) :)

James. :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: baldbmxer on February 03, 2010, 12:28 PM: :LolLolLolLol: I think there is a huge difference between getting the true value for an item and making money from the community as you put it.

If I was that desperate to make money on the Hutch stem i wouldnt have had it sat in the box for 12 years. It says £32 on the header card. I it were your stem would you be selling it for £32 or what ever you bought it for years ago? I doubt it.

James/Donkey, you have just come across as an Ass! You stick to you're SR stems, maybe polish them up an punt them out for the true value, thats great. But there are people out there buying genuine NOS Hutch frame sets and maybe a polished SR stem wont do for that build. What do yo think? Those people could wait for the Repop Hutch stems to come out though, but maybe the repops arent good enough?

For the record i really liked Neils GHP, the colour was great, a nicely balanced build. It was a shame it had new school GHP type Star Bars on it though. Would have like to see SR beartrap pedals on it to and I can understand neil giving the Oakley 'O' Wing grips a miss at the price they go for, guess the same could be said for the star bars ???.

But hey i'm a purist and think that things should be right before finishing showing off a build. I also think at some of the prices that get put on restored bikes they should have the correct parts and those that price demands. Thats across the board!

Theres also a fine line as to whether or not something is restoreable if you want to just punt it out at the other end.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: dordymush on February 03, 2010, 02:53 PM: i think a few daft comments in the past had got peoples backs up (messing about or not) and its never been the same on here since.
at the end of the day we all aint gonna get on theres to many on here now.

now fook the lot of ya im going to have a play with my bike 8)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 03:00 PM: how come all my threads turn out this way :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 03:01 PM: its about common decency.

systematic rubbishing of someone just isnt on.

the fact its being denied makes it worse.

what neils reasons for doing stuff are, are down to him.

if poeple dont like it, then fair dinkum, free country, but to consistently try and put the man down, bitching about him doing stuff for money, weeks after trying to flog a fooking stem for a monkey is just bullshit.

i respect JJ, we dont see eye to eye on stuff, but hey, you cant please all the people all of the time.

but there is no need for the backdoor bullyingh thats going on.

it happened to munners, who love him or loathe him, got the same treatment, and ended up leaving..some say good ridance.

i can see this going the same way, and thats just fooking sad.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: tigerbrown on February 03, 2010, 03:04 PM: Quote from: n2cus on February 03, 2010, 03:00 PM
how come all my threads turn out this way :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2:

ditto
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Del on February 03, 2010, 03:05 PM: there's no way Neil will leave on his own (unfortunately) .. he'd need to be pushed by the :police: ....

Love ya really Neil....
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 03:21 PM: cheers john thanks DEL said it before and i will say it again its just my hobbie playing with kids bikes , and i love to show what i have done , i can take good and bad comments , just like the flake i took over painting the skyways yeah they looked great and alot of people who seen them in the flesh didnt know they were painted until i told them but i agreed with alot and stripped them back and said i was wrong to paint them , but to me this stem was a good bit of hard workmanship on my behalf pleas can we just leave this now and wait for my new build coming out so the 3 stodges can rip it to bits :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 03:23 PM: that would be stooges, you dipshit :D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: moley on February 03, 2010, 03:25 PM: The only thing wrong with Neil is the BRAIN!!! :shocked:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 03:25 PM: Quote from: J.T on February 03, 2010, 03:23 PM
that would be stooges, you dipshit :D

who the fook are you dick sharnary :police:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 03:28 PM: i am a nightmare walking....
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 03:30 PM: GOBSHITES THE LOT OF YA [move]
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 03:33 PM: ok carl

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i146/8ball97/pepper.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 03:35 PM: pepperami ???
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 03:47 PM: same head dimensions...
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on February 03, 2010, 03:50 PM: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ just add the accent from the moon pig advert and that is Carl
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Glynnyboy on February 03, 2010, 03:51 PM: I go through phases where i come on here , then don't get on so much. A couple of things that get me coming on more a lately have been To see what neil is getting up to now and how long it's going to take him this time. The other is to see the soap opera's that develop when he does do something.
Weather your a fan of what he does or not he has definitely contributed to making the site more interesting when he's on. Nice one neil can't wait until your next one :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: WARDY on February 03, 2010, 03:56 PM: at least dont look like i got a couple a party balloons under me chin
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 03:58 PM: Quote from: glynnyboy on February 03, 2010, 03:51 PM
I go through phases where i come on here , then don't get on so much. A couple of things that get me coming on more a lately have been To see what neil is getting up to now and how long it's going to take him this time. The other is to see the soap opera's that develop when he does do something.
Weather your a fan of what he does or not he has definitely contributed to making the site more interesting when he's on. Nice one neil can't wait until your next one :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:

glyn me and you are tared with the same brush i have ogled over alot of your work mate you bring 1980,s parts back to life mate aswell :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: martylaa on February 03, 2010, 04:01 PM: neil i still love ya mate, hopefully catch up with ya over the next week as discussed :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 04:02 PM: Quote from: martylaa on February 03, 2010, 04:01 PM
neil i still love ya mate, hopefully catch up with ya over the next week as discussed :daumenhoch:

yeah martin no problem
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 04:06 PM: Think your mistaking bullying with an opinion..
If I chip in, I explain why:
I didn’t like this stem because I don’t agree with grinding quarter inch off.
Didn’t like the Senior pro turning into a Turbo, or polishing dropouts wafer thin to rid them of washer marks.

Also sick of seeing endless pics of polishing mops :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: moanjam on February 03, 2010, 04:13 PM: how about a big meet on the motorway somewhere one gang against the other :) proper lads against the keyboard warriors ;)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: pickle on February 03, 2010, 04:14 PM: can we all give it a rest now please guys? or this ones getting locked down :police:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 04:21 PM: Quote from: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 04:06 PM
Think your mistaking bullying with an opinion..
If I chip in, I explain why:
I didn’t like this stem because I don’t agree with grinding quarter inch off.
Didn’t like the Senior pro turning into a Turbo, or polishing dropouts wafer thin to rid them of washer marks.

Also sick of seeing endless pics of polishing mops :LolLolLolLol:

1/4 of inch there would have been no stem left . and drop outs wafer thin i weld my sunna and finaly just for the record what resto work have you done to show us ?
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 04:27 PM: Quote from: n2cus on February 03, 2010, 04:21 PM
Quote from: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 04:06 PM
Think your mistaking bullying with an opinion..
If I chip in, I explain why:
I didn’t like this stem because I don’t agree with grinding quarter inch off.
Didn’t like the Senior pro turning into a Turbo, or polishing dropouts wafer thin to rid them of washer marks.

Also sick of seeing endless pics of polishing mops :LolLolLolLol:

1/4 of inch there would have been no stem left . and drop outs wafer thin i weld my sunna and finaly just for the record what resto work have you done to show us ?

by the way mister scary leary can you tell me and probaly many others what method you would have used on the stem please
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: ozone on February 03, 2010, 04:53 PM: Quote from: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 11:59 AM
i think j.t sums it up perfectly........... :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

its always the same 3 that go after the next victim...... :-X :-X :-X

and funny as they have all posted on this thread.. ??? ???

£500 is alot for a stem :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: what about earning money from the community...thought it wasnt allowed! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

stick to SR stems they are cheaper and keep the sly comments and remarks to yourselves. Best for the community. :) :)

James. :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain:

Nick, you need to switch the CAPS LOCK on if you are going post stuff using BamBam's account. ;D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: tigerbrown on February 03, 2010, 05:47 PM: Quote from: n2cus on February 03, 2010, 03:21 PM
please can we just leave this now and wait for my new build coming out so the 3 stooges can rip it to bits :LolLolLolLol:

hurry up then!!! this is better than watching the soaps :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: beard1973 on February 03, 2010, 05:50 PM: AAnd I thought we had the 'drama' on burnerworld... :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: moanjam on February 03, 2010, 06:05 PM: Quote from: n2cus on February 03, 2010, 04:27 PM
Quote from: n2cus on February 03, 2010, 04:21 PM
Quote from: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 04:06 PM
Think your mistaking bullying with an opinion..
If I chip in, I explain why:
I didn’t like this stem because I don’t agree with grinding quarter inch off.
Didn’t like the Senior pro turning into a Turbo, or polishing dropouts wafer thin to rid them of washer marks.

Also sick of seeing endless pics of polishing mops :LolLolLolLol:

1/4 of inch there would have been no stem left . and drop outs wafer thin i weld my sunna and finaly just for the record what resto work have you done to show us ?

by the way mister scary leary can you tell me and probaly many others what method you would have used on the stem please

::)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: HUTCHMAN on February 03, 2010, 06:13 PM: nice bit of work in my book. million times better than it was. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: tigerbrown on February 03, 2010, 06:21 PM: Quote from: HUTCHMAN on February 03, 2010, 06:13 PM
nice bit of work in my book. million times better than it was. :daumenhoch:

forget all the BS.... thats the point exactly aint it???? it was fooked bigtime :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 06:22 PM: exactly!!!!!!!

james. :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Bigfrawg on February 03, 2010, 07:11 PM: what is the big deal with this fookin stem ? neil took what was a pretty shagged stem and re-finished it the way that he wanted to , if he chooses to polish his tackle then surely it is his business :idiot2: i agree with some of the comments regarding his resto work and yes , the stem could have been repaired by welding and filling the dents with alloy to restore it to a more original finish but at the end of the day this is neils choice surely . i do feel that he is getting a bit of a raw deal from certain members which i think is unfair .

it always amazes me that he can turn around his projects so fast ( mine seem to take forever ) but this just shows what passion he has for his hobby . if we all built our bikes to original spec then they would all look the same , where's the fun in that ? dont get me wrong , i love to see a factory spec bike which is perfect down to the last detail but some of the parts are difficult or impossible to find .

i say keep doing what you want neil , build them the way you want them as at the end of the day it is all down to personal choice what parts and what finish / colour you use .

love him or loathe him , he certainly has a passion for bmx and that's what is important . i met him briefly at mk and he seems to be a nice guy , though i never saw his ball sack and think my life will be richer for that !
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: HUTCHMAN on February 03, 2010, 07:12 PM: i feel sure Neil did it this way, because he wanted it this way. He no doubt knows the square edges could be achieved with wet and dry on a flat plate,sanding the stem back and forth. I'm in the middle of doing an old DK stem. The edges are so sharp you could shave with it!!
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 07:48 PM: Ffs elvis i might not be as active as i once was but you’re not the first to polish bmx parts. My parents have a old lighting business so ive sent many hours on a machine polisher.
I was using translucent powercoat 5years ago, ive done bikes in all colours, replacing crossbars, dyeing and recovering seats.. getting shit for posting a “how to de-anodize” picture thread without the correct gloves. I even won os-bmx bike of the year in 2004.
I only gave my honest opinion, sorry for not sucking your c0ck like the rest.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Moose on February 03, 2010, 08:02 PM: Some with think it's a rescued stem, other will think it's ruined. If you post something on an open forum then you must be prepared for differing opinions to yours - If you don't like criticism, don't leave yourself open to it (ie don't post it).
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 08:06 PM: Quote from: n2cus on February 03, 2010, 04:27 PM
Quote from: n2cus on February 03, 2010, 04:21 PM
Quote from: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 04:06 PM
Think your mistaking bullying with an opinion..
If I chip in, I explain why:
I didn’t like this stem because I don’t agree with grinding quarter inch off.
Didn’t like the Senior pro turning into a Turbo, or polishing dropouts wafer thin to rid them of washer marks.

Also sick of seeing endless pics of polishing mops :LolLolLolLol:

1/4 of inch there would have been no stem left . and drop outs wafer thin i weld my sunna and finaly just for the record what resto work have you done to show us ?

by the way mister scary leary can you tell me and probaly many others what method you would have used on the stem please

The correct method would be to alloy weld fill and machine back.. by a "professional"
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: moanjam on February 03, 2010, 08:07 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss15/moanjam1/ist2_836209_spit_the_dummy.jpg)

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 08:10 PM: THIS THREAD IS NOT ABOUT THE FOOKING STEM, SO STOP PRETENDING IT IS.

FFS.

hide behind purism all you want, i think the root of this has been dragged clearly to the surface, and hopefully, once it dies down, will reflect positvely on us moving forward?

or not...

its like old ravers, sitting in the corner, moaning like it aint how it used to be..

know what i mean?
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: scary_leary on February 03, 2010, 08:18 PM: Quote from: bigfrawg on February 03, 2010, 07:11 PM

but this just shows what passion he has for his hobby .

Does he fook.. he loves all the attention and all the money his quick builds bring..
One mintue its his childhood dream build the next its on ebay, one minute its on the wall (while he take an attention photo).. the next its stripped n sold.

He even says "who wants first dib dobs before ebay" when its already been listed and retracted from fookin ebay!

Please don't pm me again calling me out.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Jt on February 03, 2010, 08:29 PM: the truth outs.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: dannywhiteley on February 03, 2010, 08:37 PM: Its not like its a historical artifact thats been defaced by vandals, its an old BMX stem that was banged up to fook and now its nice and shiny.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Dark Diggler on February 03, 2010, 08:40 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/bb240/TobiasTurkelton/For%20Jessica%202/cross_legs.gif)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: tolaknawris on February 03, 2010, 09:27 PM: Quote from: Dark Diggler on February 03, 2010, 08:40 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/bb240/TobiasTurkelton/For%20Jessica%202/cross_legs.gif)

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 09:44 PM: i have one word to end this bulls sh1te """ blue speedo swimming goggles """ scary leary giz a kiss mate :-* :-* :-* there there there
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: pickle on February 03, 2010, 09:46 PM: that's 4 neil ;D ;)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Rombloke on February 03, 2010, 09:48 PM: i guess neil will never win, he's right.
some people go down the purist route, with the brushed look. some dont.
some parts are too far gone to even remain in a survivor state....in some peoples minds.

i tend to look at items like neils stem and think, 'f'uck it the geezer has had a go at keeping this bitof history alive'

i've polished stems till my fingers bled....ive stripped em.... ive left them be...just depends on the mood or the build

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/tuffneck1.jpg)
ended up being this
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/restoredpro-1.jpg)

i've polished the fook out of hubs and rims
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/57694758.jpg)

polished the granny out of tuff necks
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/4ae9d3af.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/veryshiny.jpg)

even ones like neils that were hammered
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0002.jpg)

and ones that wasnt
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0058.jpg)

and left them well alone, survivor style
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0009.jpg)

at the end end of the day, does it really matter....
its all opinions, and we know what theyre like.

neil....they are your bikes and parts...do what the fook you want with em...but if you polish anything, dont expect everyone to like it.
my opinion is, i like a little bit of bling....

Davros
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 03, 2010, 09:54 PM: Quote from: pickle on February 03, 2010, 09:46 PM
that's 4 neil ;D ;)

easy now i can revert back to " love owt like this me i do " :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

rom bloke thanks please let me have the final word its my hobbie and i love it if i polish it give it away or sell it :)

let it end now please
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: superbikedan on February 03, 2010, 09:55 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on February 03, 2010, 09:48 PM
i guess neil will never win, he's right.
some people go down the purist route, with the brushed look. some dont.
some parts are too far gone to even remain in a survivor state....in some peoples minds.

i tend to look at items like neils stem and think, 'f'uck it the geezer has had a go at keeping this bitof history alive'

i've polished stems till my fingers bled....ive stripped em.... ive left them be...just depends on the mood or the build

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/tuffneck1.jpg)
ended up being this
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/restoredpro-1.jpg)

i've polished the fook out of hubs and rims
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/57694758.jpg)

polished the granny out of tuff necks
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/4ae9d3af.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/veryshiny.jpg)

even ones like neils that were hammered
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0002.jpg)

and ones that wasnt
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0058.jpg)

and left them well alone, survivor style
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0009.jpg)

at the end end of the day, does it really matter....
its all opinions, and we know what theyre like.

neil....they are your bikes and parts...do what the fook you want with em...but if you polish anything, dont expect everyone to like it.
my opinion is, i like a little bit of bling....

Davros

they look fooking shitt dave ??? >:D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Rombloke on February 03, 2010, 10:00 PM: just as a foot note, whilst i have a photobucket window open......

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF1732.jpg)

and cheers dan....if you werent so fooking big you'd get a dry slap

:crazy2:

Dave
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Moose on February 03, 2010, 10:03 PM: I've just realised, I don't like polished, at all :idiot2:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Rombloke on February 03, 2010, 10:05 PM: tit
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Del on February 03, 2010, 10:08 PM: Just one Gen1 pick Dave? tut tut disapointed! :P
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Rombloke on February 03, 2010, 10:11 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/megpipe.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Moose on February 03, 2010, 10:12 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on February 03, 2010, 10:05 PM
tit

It's only my 'arsehole' Dave and I liked the Blue and Black one :-*
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: matt on February 03, 2010, 10:15 PM: what a shame we get caught up in this bullshit everytime, no wonder people get sick of the bickering and move on, i for 1 cant be arsed anymore, you dont have to behave like children to play with childrens bikes, neil you crack on mate and if someone dont like what your doing then tell em to jog on.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: stidds on February 03, 2010, 10:18 PM: What stem? ;) :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: superbikedan on February 03, 2010, 10:19 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on February 03, 2010, 10:00 PM
just as a foot note, whilst i have a photobucket window open......

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF1732.jpg)

and cheers dan....if you werent so fooking big you'd get a dry slap

:crazy2:

Dave

lol ;D when you gonna show your face again at rom :( i miss all the old boys and our chats,

it's only me and my billy these days :)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Waxintaxin on February 03, 2010, 10:20 PM: Neil
I for one look at that stem and think if you can be arsed to do it then fair enough fella , its not my thing and yes i would want it back to the original finish but do I care that you dont , not really ,its your stem an your time so wtf has it got to do with me :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Zippy on February 03, 2010, 10:41 PM: Well every other fooker has an opinion so here's mine.

Neil, you can't please all of the people all of the time, sometimes you can't please certain people any of the time but you're a better man for treating them as they deserve to be treated. :daumenhoch:

Now get online with the rest of us.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on February 03, 2010, 10:43 PM: Were's the yawn smiley ???

Get building you fookers botm is here for Feb
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Rombloke on February 03, 2010, 10:50 PM: youre right paul...no yawn smiley, what sort of forum is this ffs?

Dave
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: jT Racing on February 03, 2010, 10:53 PM: well it's run by a rag and bone man for a start. :shocked:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Rombloke on February 03, 2010, 11:01 PM: billy, did you hear what he called you there
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: dialledbikes on February 03, 2010, 11:02 PM: I don't know all the history behind the squabbles (and don't really want to), but I say fair play to n2cus for giving a new lease of life to summat that most people would've lobbed in a skip :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: jT Racing on February 03, 2010, 11:04 PM: leave billy out of this, steptoe. every time i see you you've got some dodgy metal with you.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/3166dj4.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: CD17 on February 04, 2010, 01:24 PM: Quote from: ozone on February 03, 2010, 04:53 PM
Quote from: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 11:59 AM
i think j.t sums it up perfectly........... :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

its always the same 3 that go after the next victim...... :-X :-X :-X

and funny as they have all posted on this thread.. ??? ???

£500 is alot for a stem :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: what about earning money from the community...thought it wasnt allowed! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

stick to SR stems they are cheaper and keep the sly comments and remarks to yourselves. Best for the community. :) :)

James. :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain:

Nick, you need to switch the CAPS LOCK on if you are going post stuff using BamBam's account. ;D

;D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: Mattdub on February 04, 2010, 01:32 PM: Quote from: wish id kept my TA on February 04, 2010, 01:24 PM
Quote from: ozone on February 03, 2010, 04:53 PM
Quote from: donkeybambam on February 03, 2010, 11:59 AM
i think j.t sums it up perfectly........... :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

its always the same 3 that go after the next victim...... :-X :-X :-X

and funny as they have all posted on this thread.. ??? ???

£500 is alot for a stem :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: what about earning money from the community...thought it wasnt allowed! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

stick to SR stems they are cheaper and keep the sly comments and remarks to yourselves. Best for the community. :) :)

James. :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain:

Nick, you need to switch the CAPS LOCK on if you are going post stuff using BamBam's account. ;D

;D

;D x2
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: dannywhiteley on February 04, 2010, 02:30 PM: Ree dick you larse
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: pickle on February 04, 2010, 03:21 PM: Neil, you need to change the thread title to 13 pages rather than hours ;D
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 hrs later
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 04, 2010, 03:29 PM: Quote from: pickle on February 04, 2010, 03:21 PM
Neil, you need to change the thread title to 13 pages rather than hours ;D

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: safc1 on February 04, 2010, 05:24 PM: theres some queer fookers on here is'nt there ?

well done with bringing it back to life neil.

why not put it in a sock and bash some cnut around the napper with it :angel:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: jT Racing on February 04, 2010, 05:27 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j87/townytownsend/windurah.jpg)
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: Bigfrawg on February 04, 2010, 05:29 PM: Quote from: safc1 on February 04, 2010, 05:24 PM

why not put it in a sock and bash some cnut around the napper with it :angel:

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: martylaa on February 04, 2010, 05:30 PM: mods why don't ya just pull this thread???
then we can all move on
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: safc1 on February 04, 2010, 05:57 PM: i'm getting a skateboard, they're the future.
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: tigerbrown on February 04, 2010, 06:04 PM: Quote from: safc1 on February 04, 2010, 05:57 PM
i'm getting a skateboard, they're the future.

PMSL :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: snav69 on February 04, 2010, 06:13 PM: Quote from: martylaa on February 04, 2010, 05:30 PM
mods why don't ya just pull this thread???
then we can all move on

It don't have to be a Mod to pull/lock the thread, Neil can do it himself if he wishes :daumenhoch:

:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: hammered deep "H" stem refurb 13 years later and still going on about
Post by: stidds on February 05, 2010, 12:39 PM: Quote from: martylaa on February 04, 2010, 05:30 PM
mods why don't ya just pull this thread???
then we can all move on

Because then we get accused of over Policing the site.