Author: Rob

Rambler Fork Progress

Pictures hit my inbox this morning of the forks in progress, thank you David.

Things are starting to build speed and momentum as we move through the prototyping.  The braze-ons and  main frame fabrication should be through tack up this week.  I will be in Portland towards the end of the week for inspection, and to help work out any bugs so that we can hit this with one pass on the samples.

I am looking forward to the trip in many ways.  I will be meting many of the people face to face who have only been email and phone calls, I get to see “my” designs in progress and it will be my first of many trips to Portland in the coming years.

You may have also noted the not so subtle shift in the name from Masu to Rambler, there is a bit of final work on the issue, but it looks to be the way things are heading as we close in on the final product.

Maker Mark

This was one of those slow-moving long in the making sort of projects that came to a head all of a sudden.  There was a bit of web searching, then some asking around, with no good solution on how to get a quality Maker Stamp for a decent price from a contractor here in the US.  Then, in the last two weeks, I made the time to meet a fantastic local leather wholesaler, who directed me to Jeff at Grey Ghost Graphics.  Within a week and a half I went from concept to tool in my hand.

Fantastic is the best word I can come up with, service, quality, speed of delivery, etc.  all exceeded my expectations.  Thank you Jeff.

I now have a more professional way to mark the bags, wallets and other upcoming soft goods.  Making things with your hands is satisfying, other people wanting one of their own is rewarding, but completing the process with a brand takes it to the next level.

Spring Winds

Spring is showing up early this year, or at least the wind.  Heading across town with a 15-20 mph tailwind was pleasant, but the ride home was ever-present in the back of my mind. It still seemed like a good idea to get out for a bit and run an errand by bike

Once again it was gorgeous out, and there is no room to complain about wind when it is this nice.