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Forum: Framebuilders
02-09-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By Saul KK

It's zona tubing, but the thicker 8/5/8 with a...

It's zona tubing, but the thicker 8/5/8 with a 7/5/7 DT.

I capped off one end of the CS and filled it with sand. Then welded the other end shut, making sure to leave a couple of pin holes for the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-20, 02:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By Saul KK

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

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Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-20, 02:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20191013_153341_1b542691abafc0708fc6bd81cf59b577f1db92a0.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-20, 02:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By Saul KK

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20191008_145217_34ae3a8e8a73bb20871e1441d2a1952cddcef136.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-20, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By Saul KK

Gravel touring frame build WIP

Thought I'd post some progress photos of my new bike frame. Don't have the time to do descriptions for each photo, but let me know if you have any questions about my hack process and I'll try to...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-07-19, 04:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

To be honest I didn't find the racks too hard,...

To be honest I didn't find the racks too hard, but I went with a relatively simple design. The trickiest part was making the front rack rectangle meet back up in the right place.

I bought one of...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-07-19, 04:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20190630_163725_9a46672d30ff41f9db44bf750fb4dbb334a672de.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-06-19, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,327
Posted By Saul KK

Looks sweet!

Looks sweet!
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-19, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,388
Posted By Saul KK

Apologies for the slow response, I don't always...

Apologies for the slow response, I don't always have the brain power to respond properly after work. I am very grateful for all the input and time people take to help me and others out, and the...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-30-19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,388
Posted By Saul KK

No my bike wont spend much time in a rack, and...

No my bike wont spend much time in a rack, and I'm keen to go for something a little thinner this time, but also aware that it will be somewhat less durable.


My last bike was 9/6/9 cromor...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-27-19, 07:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,388
Posted By Saul KK

Unterhausen, I haven't looked into wheel flop at...

Unterhausen, I haven't looked into wheel flop at all as a consideration. I better do a bit of research on what it all means.


Andy, what tube thicknesses would you suggest? Yes the seat post has...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-25-19, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,388
Posted By Saul KK

Gravel, touring, commuter bike design questions

I'm in the process of designing another bike for myself, and thought it would be a good idea to get some feedback on a few things from some more experienced frame builders.


This bike is going to...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-24-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

There's two forges, a smaller venturi style gas...

There's two forges, a smaller venturi style gas forge, and a larger one for bigger pieces like scrolls.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-20-19, 04:06 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks, I keep meaning to get some good photos,...

Thanks, I keep meaning to get some good photos, but haven't managed yet. Here's some I found on my phone in the meantime.

I also brazed up some racks out of stainless tube. I'll get some photos of...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-19-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

You can click on it and zoom in, or am I missing...

You can click on it and zoom in, or am I missing something?
Forum: Framebuilders
06-19-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Here's a photo of the frame dimensions, I think...

Here's a photo of the frame dimensions, I think it should have everything on it you might want to know. Let me know if...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-18-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks, I was pretty happy with how the head...

Thanks, I was pretty happy with how the head badge came out.

Yeah I can see what you mean about the gussets, but I like them as is. I thought about doing holes in them, but didn't want the added...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-17-19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180909_190715_405387d91db3771d0ac9b199da3763d87f2db3d5.jpg

Head badge design I came up with. I then cut this out of some thin...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-17-19, 10:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180811_170759_0231f22da7f0d75c30c46c5c92a6b6ee5264faa5.jpg
Bent up a seat stay bridge, and added a boss for fenders.


...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-08-18, 11:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180804_183521_4c4c5dff90ffcbfec2ec3968102dd72fd15d21e9.jpg

Stearer and crown pinned, fluxed and ready for silver....
Forum: Framebuilders
08-02-18, 06:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Ok thanks for the advice, I've just ordered the...

Ok thanks for the advice, I've just ordered the brakes, so I'll wait till they arrive before doing anything, and yeah I plan on using bronze for brazing them on. Cheers
Forum: Framebuilders
07-31-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

I'm about ready to make a jig for lining up and...

I'm about ready to make a jig for lining up and holding the cantilever bosses in place while brazing, and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out the exact location I need. I plan on using tektro...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-31-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180729_162140_c186cd24169f2222798eb10b98ff35427a3ecb56.jpg

Brazing CS's into BB...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-30-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180723_213030_736bae2bf56dab04ca973033478510e30916db1a.jpg

Main triangle almost finished up...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-26-18, 05:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

I found rattlecad pretty simple to use. Takes a...

I found rattlecad pretty simple to use. Takes a little while to figure out which measurements and angles take priority when you change something, also the default for the DT and ST are tapered for...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-22-18, 08:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Also thanks for all the suggestions, I did end up...

Also thanks for all the suggestions, I did end up doing a variation of the hokey stick method. I did ST to BB, DT to BB, HT to DT, and finally TT to ST and HT.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-22-18, 07:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180722_134203_f40a71f7997872ea1e51cfccedb2ab9f8c27c219.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-22-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180721_221643_81d87ad9d8ac18b01b26b65d4f34bbff1ff67134.jpg

Made up a little tool for holding down the water bosses for brazing...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-22-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20180721_182101_9f9b756c79c7b69ea7d87b462d9f6f91320cdc85.jpg

Here the frame is all jigged up with shims and spacers, ready for...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-21-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Yeah there's a couple of spots where the gap...

Yeah there's a couple of spots where the gap between ST and lug-inside-lip are a little too large for the silver to fill. The lip inside the pressed lug is an irregular shape, and I didn't bother...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-17-18, 10:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180711_173518_e270f1c69c91da35c552cafa8116df60a0f36333.jpg

Did another test lug, but with pinning this time. There's 3 pins...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-17-18, 09:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks for your comments. Not sure I understand...

Thanks for your comments. Not sure I understand the braided SS mesh idea. I'm assuming you'd have to flux and heat the mesh, and then use it while it's hot to capillary the excess solder away from...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Regarding the ST lug, I had already cut the ST to...

Regarding the ST lug, I had already cut the ST to length before reading your comments, so I can no longer file out the lug to fit the ST through the top. I'm assuming this isn't a big deal? Will i...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180705_210544_4fc5eb6ecd255cee12035cc220fefa168cce6037.jpg

Found some steel pipe that fits pretty well into the BB, squared...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks for all the insights, it's very much...

Thanks for all the insights, it's very much appreciated.

I think I'm leaning towards pinning the whole frame in the jig, taking it out and brazing, despite the potential issues of alignment, and...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-18, 07:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks for the info. All the seat lugs I got have...

Thanks for the info. All the seat lugs I got have an inside lip that stops the seat tube coming through any further. I will leave the HT longer though like you said, and feed silver into the HT lugs...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-18, 04:30 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180704_192436_279ddb673759f7afde37bea4b3f37c421afb1c62.jpg

I've started cutting and mitering the tubes, and noticed the gap...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-03-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180628_221004_e2c893921d03b53889996e92a6f5b9dafc1dc473.jpg

Here's the same lug after a quick scotchbrite. Bit of over filling...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-03-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180628_213417_116f21ce9ece955f30e5b84f64d340170edd7988.jpg

Joint cooling down, and flux beginning to crack. Looks like only a...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-03-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Ive done a couple of practice pressed lugs with...

Ive done a couple of practice pressed lugs with some spare tubes I bought. Using cycle design light stainless flux, and 56% silver.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-03-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Ok makes sense, I think I've got 2 more posts to...

Ok makes sense, I think I've got 2 more posts to make.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-01-18, 06:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks for the info Andy, I think I'll be going...

Thanks for the info Andy, I think I'll be going with pinning.

I was planing to post my progress as I go, but I can't seem to attach images to my replies in this thread, it says I do not have...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-30-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Ok thanks, I might try pinning the whole thing...

Ok thanks, I might try pinning the whole thing and then brazing as one peice. I haven't found many photos of pinned frames, only details of pinned lugs, making it hard to tell in what order it is...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-30-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

I was wondering about the possibility of pinning...

I was wondering about the possibility of pinning the whole front triangle at once, and brazing all the joints while pinned. I haven't heard of anyone doing this though, so I assume there's a reason...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-30-18, 07:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By Saul KK

Building lugged CX/touring bike

I've decided to build a cyclocross/touring bike. I've bought all the tubes and lugs, and have started practicing silver brazing on a pile of pressed lugs and cheap tubes.

I've drawn up the frame...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-04-18, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,822
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks for all the info and suggestions. I've...

Thanks for all the info and suggestions. I've found a combination of BB and lugs from ceeway that fit all my angles within 1°, so I think I'll go with them. Sounds like much less work than heavily...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-03-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,822
Posted By Saul KK

Also looking at the ceeway site, I noticed I can...

Also looking at the ceeway site, I noticed I can buy my rod and flux from there. I'm thinking of getting the SIF silver solder no 43 55% and the SIF silver solder flux for all the lug joints, and...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-03-18, 01:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,822
Posted By Saul KK

Thanks for the responses. I would prefer to not...

Thanks for the responses. I would prefer to not have to fillet braze the BB as I don't have much experience with fillets.

I hadn't seen the lugs from ceeway before, but that w106b one looks like...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-02-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,822
Posted By Saul KK

Altering lug and BB angles for cx style bike

Hi, I'm looking at making my first bike frame, and would like to do a lugged cyclocross style frame. I work as a metal worker, so I have access to an oxy acetylene setup, and a fair amount of...
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