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Forum: Touring
08-02-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By IPassGas

Yes, we made the black center bag for our tandem....

Yes, we made the black center bag for our tandem. Made a cardboard template, ordered all parts/fabric from rockywoods. Great to make stuff that is used on bike....
Forum: Touring
08-02-22, 04:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By Pratt

Repurposing is probably a good idea. One problem...

Repurposing is probably a good idea. One problem is sourcing all the specialized notions, buckles, zippers. snaps, etc. for gear.
Forum: Touring
07-31-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By mtnbud

I made my own frame bag. I repurposed some...

I made my own frame bag. I repurposed some Cordura from an old stuff sack. I made mine a roll top which was way easier than trying to add a zipper.

I started by making a template out of cardboard....
Forum: Touring
07-31-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By Tourist in MSN

No I have not. This might help you, but you...

No I have not.

This might help you, but you may notice that the forum only gets rare posters.
DIY / Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) (http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/diy-make-your-own-gear-(myog)/)
Forum: Touring
07-04-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By M Rose

the BarYak is a lot longer than 4cm… it’s not the...

the BarYak is a lot longer than 4cm… it’s not the Amazon accessory bar shown in the YouTube video.

to the OP, I agree it looks to be about 20cm long, if not longer.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-21, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By Tandem Tom

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By Devin Rickey

Hi Tom, I got it at Zoro...

Hi Tom, I got it at Zoro (https://www.zoro.com/victor-universal-nozzle-300-series-torch-tip-0325-0101/i/G5986331/?q=victor%20un) They have them in stock and good pricing!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By Tandem Tom

Devin, I took Doug's course and I put together...

Devin, I took Doug's course and I put together the same outfit.
Where did you get your UN-J elbow? Mine is leaking at the threads by the Paige tip. And I can't recall where I bought mine.
Thanks!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-22-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By Devin Rickey

I recently put together a propane/oxygen rig...

I recently put together a propane/oxygen rig using the info from Doug on Vsalon (Thank you Doug Fattic !) I went with an oxygen concentrator, BBQ tank, TM hoses, Uniweld 71 torch, Smith fuel...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-18-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By squirtdad

Pretty clear OP is not in North america, I...

Pretty clear OP is not in North america, I think Europe has lots more restrictions on things like acetylene and oxygen
Forum: Framebuilders
10-17-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Posted By guy153

Yes little steps and most importantly don't give...

Yes little steps and most importantly don't give up. You should have seen my first TIG welds. I never thought I would be able to make a bike frame. But somehow if you keep practicing you get better...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-17-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,065
Posted By MassiveD

There is an interesting thread here, somewhere,...

There is an interesting thread here, somewhere, about a guy from the UK who wanted information on how to use a torch supplied with compressed air. I thought I knew a lot about propane, and all that,...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-17-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Posted By guy153

Yes, what Andrew said. In fact almost every joint...

Yes, what Andrew said. In fact almost every joint on the frame is thick to thin.

Also I would start with 90 degree joints and when you're comfortable with those try some of the angles you get on...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

ad- unrelated to tube sets is the practice. I...

ad- unrelated to tube sets is the practice. I suggest after becoming ok with the two tube stubs brazed together you try a joint or three with thick walled and thin walled parts. So much of good...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Posted By Devin Rickey

I agree with the comments above and would just...

I agree with the comments above and would just add this... Take your time on the first frame. I found myself being in a hurry and probably should have slowed down. Also, practice your tube joining...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-21, 02:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Posted By guy153

If you're making a TIG frame I would use an...

If you're making a TIG frame I would use an externally butted seat tube and a thicker head tube (32.4 rather than 31.7), and you will want a plain BB shell. Ceeway will be able to sort you out with...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-15-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The two tube sets seem to be very close to the...

The two tube sets seem to be very close to the same dimensionally. Slight differences in stays but with the same geometry these two sets will produce pretty much the same ride. As to which is more...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-18-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,099
Posted By guy153

I just looked up the stack height on a...

I just looked up the stack height on a Specialized Rockhopper XXL. It's 654mm. I recently finished a bike with a stack height of 717mm (https://www.bikeforums.net/22226303-post430.html). But the...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-08-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By unterhausen

I think both can run on linux. I have been...

I think both can run on linux. I have been running bikecad on linux for a long time
Forum: Framebuilders
04-21-21, 12:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,770
Posted By unterhausen

I'm not sure we need any other suggestions. Seems...

I'm not sure we need any other suggestions. Seems to work okay this way without any abuse.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-20-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,770
Posted By Nessism

We're special! In fact, what about a...

We're special!

In fact, what about a special thread here just for us framebuilders? Offer up your spares for sale or trade. WTB too! Oooo. How cool would that be?
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I now use an Anvil mitering fixture. But I hand...

I now use an Anvil mitering fixture. But I hand did a number before and agree with the ease of slight offness in stay lengths. That's one reason to build with BB shells that have sockets:) Even with...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By jimn

I made a version of the setup pictured above...

I made a version of the setup pictured above using Alex Meade's tubing blocks for small oval tubing.

...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By guy153

I also mitre by hand. It's not a difficult mitre....

I also mitre by hand. It's not a difficult mitre. Most important is that the chainstays are exactly the same length, or the back wheel won't sit right. You can only do this if you can fixture it...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By dsaul

Kris makes his own stays from round tubes. His...

Kris makes his own stays from round tubes. His Flickr feed shows the process that he uses to bend and smash them for clearance. The stays are offset mitered to attach lower on the bottom bracket,...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By unterhausen

Here is the 44 bikes fixture...

Here is the 44 bikes fixture https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbHljElRnV/

The second round bar on that design doesn't add anything.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-17-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,978
Posted By mikeread

If you are only making the occasional frame you...

If you are only making the occasional frame you might be better just using normal screws and washers as you will not be constantly altering your settings and these are less likely to get in the way.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-17-21, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,978
Posted By nesteel

Carr-Lane carries a pretty thorough selection of...

Carr-Lane carries a pretty thorough selection of fixturing parts and equipment.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-17-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,978
Posted By Doug Fattic

One company in the US that specializes in various...

One company in the US that specializes in various handles is Reid Tool and Supply in Muskegon, Michigan. That is where I got my adjustable handles to replace the cheap plastic ones that came on my...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-25-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By unterhausen

My fixture includes the front axle position,...

My fixture includes the front axle position, copying the idea directly from Bill Grove who probably didn't come up with the idea himself either. I'm not sure what I would do if I were going to build...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-25-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By duanedr

I can't imagine a single bike that would require...

I can't imagine a single bike that would require more than a 1220. If you've never built a bike before, don't waste your money on a longer beam to start with - many of us would argue that you...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-24-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By duanedr

You are including the triangle under the headtube...

You are including the triangle under the headtube and forward to the front axle. That wouldn't be within the fixture length. This probably frees up 200mm or so...I don't think anyone would ever...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-24-21, 02:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By guy153

The one I made had a longer CS (450) but a...

The one I made had a longer CS (450) but a shorter front-centre (776). Total wheelbase 1218. So not far off your limit! You're right people often do go with a short CS. I think that's why the design...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-24-21, 12:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By duanedr

I don't disagree with the idea of going as long...

I don't disagree with the idea of going as long as you can but generally with the long slack geometry, the rear end is quite short. I haven't done anything that didn't comfortably fit on 1220mm...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,408
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

It's to hold a number/letter punch in place WRT...

It's to hold a number/letter punch in place WRT the BB shell. I've struck so many times with the letters being off angle, uneven heights and spacing. I have plans for another that clamps to the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,408
Posted By unterhausen

I have no clue. I'm waiting to find out. I'll...

I have no clue. I'm waiting to find out. I'll hold my breath.

I should go fix my mill in the interim.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-06-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,408
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Guess this tool time. I made this today (my 650B...

Guess this tool time. I made this today (my 650B MtB project is paused waiting for BB delivery) to help me do something I have been frustrated with for years. What is this for? Andy (the answer...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-27-20, 03:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,408
Posted By guy153

This is a simple jig I made for hand-mitring. You...

This is a simple jig I made for hand-mitring. You set the angle you want by lying one arm flat on the table and using a digital angle finder box. Then you tighten that nut (the bolt is welded on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-26-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,408
Posted By dsaul

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/668x800/50036674671_a0d214ea39_c_56ab4bd2bfb8495460c301ab8ea09d08169f9d55.jpg
I made this one for another builder, because I don't use these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,653
Posted By Blue Belly

We don't know your skills as a fetter. This may...

We don't know your skills as a fetter. This may sound odd but, a builder "should" know more about geometry than "most" wanting the perfect bike. There are exceptions, of course. However, you've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-15, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,653
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Polo bike? Cool. But I am curious about the...

Polo bike? Cool. But I am curious about the geometry of one. Are you starting with a known one first?

BITD when I owned my shop I had some guys working for me who rode bike trials. One of them...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-09-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,345
Posted By unterhausen

bikecad is a good investment if you are going to...

bikecad is a good investment if you are going to make frames. Not so sure about solidworks at $5k or whatever the minimum license is nowadays. Sometimes I figure I could make money with it, but I'm...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-09-15, 12:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,345
Posted By MassiveD

For an all carbon frame, not that common. People...

For an all carbon frame, not that common. People playing around with solidworks, very common. Back when the chopper craze was all over, there were guys getting solidworks, and coming back with...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-08-15, 04:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,345
Posted By PiLigand

Drafting, CADing, building

So I'm an engineer, and my interests can get away from me sometimes. I've been playing around with different drafting and modeling softwares a lot recently. I'm curious, Has anyone started here in...
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