This came out so much better than I could have hoped, it almost has a wood grain and would equally nice as a headbadge or a ulock-badge (fits most kryptonite mini models).
This badge is made from copper and emblazoned with the words “only speed can set me free” with a crow in flight. It has been oxidized and then polished to give it a nice finish that will last for years.
I often feel this way, if I can just push my bike a little faster I can outrun all the problems in my life. Speed sets you free.
I also enjoy the irony of putting something like this on the lock that holds your bicycle in one spot.
Affix to your U-lock by removing the silly plastic cover thing and then using JB Weld or similar epoxy to affix the badge over the lock hole. Sized for a Kryptonite brand mini U-lock (SKU – 997931)
So I was trying to make something really clean and nice looking…but I am a moron and was using the totally wrong solder…so I ended up with a gritty steam punk U-lock badge instead….
I sorta like the end results, came out very gritty and after a bit of polishing it doesn’t look half bad.