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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I for one, would LOVE to see some more pics of...

I for one, would LOVE to see some more pics of your tool... the fixed cup tool I mean... :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Great work! Haha! I love it! It reminds me of my...

Great work! Haha! I love it! It reminds me of my dear old dad. He was an engineer and a mechanical genius, but this is the type of stuff he did for relaxation and enjoyment. Again, nice work, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 05:18 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Sometimes its a matter of process. The following...

Sometimes its a matter of process. The following video is good for that.
https://billmouldwheels.com/product/master-wheel-building-2/
Hang in there, brother. You'll get it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Those are going to look great! *huge thumbs-up*

Those are going to look great! *huge thumbs-up*
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I like that you are using fiber-reinforced tape...

I like that you are using fiber-reinforced tape on your handlebar cable routing. That's engineer thinking right there! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

You may already know to do this, but take an awl...

You may already know to do this, but take an awl and shove it into the hole on each end of your cable housing. Many times when the housing is cut, it'll deform the coiled sheath and it'll cause the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I'm in the middle of a drop-bar conversion on an...

I'm in the middle of a drop-bar conversion on an old Stumpy. I just finished building new wheels, and when I went to install the tires, I discovered that I forgot to order tubes. P-O-O-P! :notamused:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Yokozuna compressionless housings and cables.

Yokozuna compressionless housings and cables.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I've been busy giving the Morizumi SCT a workout....

I've been busy giving the Morizumi SCT a workout. Several wheelsets to assemble. Its such a joy having this thing. When I think of the shop hours I've spent laboring away at the p-o-s Hozans I had, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-20, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Started a drop-bar conversion with this...

Started a drop-bar conversion with this Stumpjumper. Curious frame rub on the DS chainstay. Its as if the rider had been riding through muck and debris and it had gotten caught in the crank and he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Your attention to detail is very good! Very nice...

Your attention to detail is very good! Very nice job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Thanks for clearing that up, John. I never knew...

Thanks for clearing that up, John. I never knew that tool existed! I guess this shows you how many Campy chains I got in this shop! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Chain peening tool? :foo:

Chain peening tool? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Fine work right there. :thumb:

Fine work right there. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Nice looking bike. Sorry to hear about the snow....

Nice looking bike. Sorry to hear about the snow. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

What did you use to condition them? Hand cream?...

What did you use to condition them? Hand cream? I've been tempted to use silicone spray grease. Silicone is supposed to be a good rubber treatment, right? The only trouble that I have with silicone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Jealous! :thumb:

Jealous! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Finally finished. Thoroughly cleaned and lubed....

Finally finished. Thoroughly cleaned and lubed. New jaw screws. I decided to leave the battle scars. Hey, I even used Phil Wood grease and Tenacious Oil!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Ooo! That bike is the perfect choice for...

Ooo! That bike is the perfect choice for converting into a drop-bar gravel blaster! Don't give it to Mike, hehe. Keep it for yourself. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Clever lad.

Clever lad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Nice to have a comfortable place to work. I've...

Nice to have a comfortable place to work. I've given thought to putting a huge tv in my shop, but I's probably never get anything done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

That yellow Stumpy looks clean and decent. Not...

That yellow Stumpy looks clean and decent. Not bad for a touch-up of that large amount of area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Agreed. That's a pretty bike.

Agreed. That's a pretty bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Rebuilding a few benches and things in the shop....

Rebuilding a few benches and things in the shop. Time to give the good ol' Starrett 4 1/2-6 a rebuild.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I use brake carb cleaner too. Its awesome. Less...

I use brake carb cleaner too. Its awesome. Less than half of what you would pay for hornet spray, and way more effective in my opinion. Hornet spray leaves residual pesticides, which can be oily and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-20, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

True. I learned a lot by working in a ball...

True.

I learned a lot by working in a ball bearing plant. When I rebuild a hub, I use ball-bearing tweezers and a demagnetizer. Aside from everything, demagged ball bearings just handle better,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Sweet International. I need one of those. I have...

Sweet International. I need one of those. I have two Professionals and a Competition, and I need an International to bridge the gap!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-20, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Gorgeous bike! These are the mixtes that I'm...

Gorgeous bike! These are the mixtes that I'm always in search of: True mixte frame, good tubing, and forged dropouts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Those look great! :thumb:

Those look great! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

:eek:

:eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I put a Brooks Cambium All-Weather on the Bilenky...

I put a Brooks Cambium All-Weather on the Bilenky today. I wasn't happy with the Selle SMP Well saddle, given the more-upright drop bar position that I'm trying to achieve. A quick test ride yielded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Removing reflectors and tossing in the bin is the...

Removing reflectors and tossing in the bin is the first thing I do on a bike. Hate is too mild a word to describe my regard for them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I'll post pics when finished, but I've been...

I'll post pics when finished, but I've been renovating my shop. I've been painting the rafters and ceiling, and its not an easy job. I'm adding hard foam insulation as I go, and sealing, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 04:07 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Its the silver Logo Evo model, Russ. I'll also be...

Its the silver Logo Evo model, Russ. I'll also be adding a front rack, but I haven't decided which one yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Spent a couple hours today working on my Bilenky....

Spent a couple hours today working on my Bilenky. I added a Velo Orange randonneur bar, and adjusted the handlebar height, reach, etc. and I just had to take it for a shakedown ride! I've got new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I've never tried one of those tables, Tom, but...

I've never tried one of those tables, Tom, but I'm considering getting one. Some quick internet research reveals that while these tables are meant for stretching the spine, they will also lengthen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-20, 04:55 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

650B wheels? Inversion table?

650B wheels? Inversion table?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I can already tell that it will be gorgeous!

I can already tell that it will be gorgeous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Kudos! Its always nice to see a bike that is well...

Kudos! Its always nice to see a bike that is well maintained. Nice pair of bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-20, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Nice job! I have a box full waiting the exact...

Nice job! I have a box full waiting the exact same treatment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

My "Bucket-o-Death" consists of a Homer bucket,...

My "Bucket-o-Death" consists of a Homer bucket, 1/2 full of water, a 2"-wide plank from the ground to the rim, and enough sunflower seeds to float on the surface of the water. From the top of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

​​​​​​​Thats a pretty bike. I like it!

​​​​​​​Thats a pretty bike. I like it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Haven't done any wrenching today, but I have...

Haven't done any wrenching today, but I have worked with bikes all day. The Wife, aka Dame Commander, has declared there will be a new inventory done. :notamused:

Its necessary. I don't have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I sure have. I actually have an 8lb sledge fitted...

I sure have. I actually have an 8lb sledge fitted to a 12" handle for stuff like that. I use a 1/2" impact driver for a lot of stuff. I've got to use caution with it. Need to be sure everything is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

OMG, if I cried in my beer for every time I...

OMG, if I cried in my beer for every time I missed a deal, or passed on a deal, or dragged my feet on a deal, I'd probably slice my wrists. I dragged my feets (and missed it) on a deal for one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Just picked this up. Going to do a dropbar...

Just picked this up. Going to do a dropbar conversion on it.

https://i.imgur.com/t59nq8S.jpg?1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

Nice and clean! :thumb:

Nice and clean! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

I totally agree, Bill. I envy the natural light....

I totally agree, Bill. I envy the natural light. I love the light.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By J.Higgins

HAHA! Russ, you should be married to my wife!...

HAHA! Russ, you should be married to my wife! Married 43 years today, and she has spit out a lot of no's during that time. In fairness to her, though, she rarely says a word when I buy a bike or a...
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