VESPA LEGNO -WOODEN VESPA

(english version on bottom)

 

Among my motor bikes there is my Wooden Vespa. A foolish idea that combines my love for bikes with that of woodworking.

PECULIARITIES

single model, running vehicle, inspired by 1960 Vespa VBB

COMPONENTS

all components wooden made, except: engine, steering head, handlebar central part, hubs and brakes, fuel tank, electric systems, transmissions, pneumatics, seat springs

WOODS

red cedar, tulipiè, beech, boxwood, wenghè, ash, 12 mm birch plywood,  2mm veneer oak

WORKING TECHNICS

conventional woodworking, woodturning, fiberglassing, metal and scooter mechanics

WORKING HOURS

about 750 for planning, prototypal and final realizations, hand finishing

WORKING TIME

start on June 2013 - finish on October 2015

COST

about €1.500 (not including manpower and projecting)

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Vespa di legno - Wooden Vespa



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