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Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,350
Posted By 8aaron8

Having used these BB shells several times I must...

Having used these BB shells several times I must say I don't think there exists a nicer, better suited shell for modern frame building.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-17-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By 8aaron8

Search for bevel protractor, it'll make the angle...

Search for bevel protractor, it'll make the angle between tubes easy to measure.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-10-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,821
Posted By 8aaron8

I would add that, in my experience, the steeper...

I would add that, in my experience, the steeper seat tube angle plays a large role in comfort as it is pushing the riders weight over the front of the bike potentially increasing the stress on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-20-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,478
Posted By 8aaron8

Those are basically the same dropouts most carry...

Those are basically the same dropouts most carry and they do work. The rough I.D. of the fork blade tips is 14mm. Torch and File also carries a set that are labeled incorrectly. They state the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-19-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,478
Posted By 8aaron8

For what it's worth you can get 55mm of rake...

For what it's worth you can get 55mm of rake using the pre-raked 45 Reynolds 631 fork blades given the dropout choice. The plug style dropouts make it rather easy as they are quite long, less so...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-01-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,952
Posted By 8aaron8

I have built a couple of lugged gravel bikes. ...

I have built a couple of lugged gravel bikes. Unterhausen is correct that you will likely need to bend the chainstay ports outward to accommodate wider tires. If you build the fork yourself there a...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-04-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,625
Posted By 8aaron8

As a small builder the cost of tooling up is...

As a small builder the cost of tooling up is often prohibitive as you don't know how many orders you will actually see of the newest standard. Maybe someone asks for for "X" and you figure okay this...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-04-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,625
Posted By 8aaron8

Money must be made! It does get tiring and the...

Money must be made! It does get tiring and the pace seems to have quickened as of late in terms of "innovation." I don't mean to sound cynical, ultimately we all get to choose what we want to buy...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-29-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,571
Posted By 8aaron8

I've purchased a lot of paint and I can say I...

I've purchased a lot of paint and I can say I understand the frustration. My local paint shop seems better stocked in terms of chip books than others I've been to. I've been to some shops where they...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-17-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,991
Posted By 8aaron8

I have built a couple flat mount steel forks now,...

I have built a couple flat mount steel forks now, the oldest being about 2 years old. I personally haven't used standard road fork blades because of their wall thickness, though I really want to try...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-08-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,700
Posted By 8aaron8

I sent you a pm.

I sent you a pm.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-28-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By 8aaron8

Apply it to where the boss meets the...

Apply it to where the boss meets the reinforcement, you can then pull the silver to the edges of the reinforcement plate. Be careful not to overflow this joint as those reinforcement plates are hard...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By 8aaron8

Usually bench centers similar to this photo ...

Usually bench centers similar to this photo
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Forum: Framebuilders
03-12-17, 09:38 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,673
Posted By 8aaron8

My version of the modern classic, soon to be...

My version of the modern classic, soon to be hanging a full DA 9000 group
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2933/32538198344_be20ae971a_b.jpg...
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