Making the forks part 1

okay so i have made progress this week in starting to get together the forks. I found an old bike frame and cut the frame so that the forks, stem, and head tube were left:

 I then cut the forks just above the suspension to create a gap to insert the fork tube lengths:

I also filed out the holes so that the tube forks fit in well and are seated correctly so that i can align the top plate and the dropouts for the front. they are 37 inches long and some of this will overhang the dropouts. once done you can see the basic fork shape coming together:

I am now waiting upon a front caliper so i can mark out the front dropouts and weld them in place. Meanwhile i have filed the excess frame material on the head tube and taken all the paint off so it is ready to be welded to the frame:

I have also had the rear cassette come and is now in place, considering a new front tyre but unsure which one. should hopefully mark out the dropouts and weld them in place this weekend, and should also get the top plate cut and shaped to support the top of the forks when fitted to the frame when completed.