Fork post mount fixture..

One of Martin's desires for his Ti build is to have a rigid ti fork that is 15mm thru axle compatible with post mount disc attachments, allowing him to swap between rigid and suspended if the feeling strikes.  I've made some post mount set ups in the past, simply using mock up brakes for the fitment, but I wanted to go ahead and invest some time into a fixture that can be used in the future that would guarantee accuracy and repeatability.

I drew of the "print" of the specs for the fixture then set to work on the mill.

The raw materials, ready to start cutting into...

 Beginning the through hole for the axle...

 Hand milling the shape...

 The final product, lots of shaping and reliefs to insure that I can use it on all the dropouts I use for either Ti or Steel forks...

 And mocked up on the years old prototype Ti fork that continues to offer service around the shop :)

Another hurdle down, another fixture to find a place for on the shelving.

cheers,

rody