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Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By Nessism

The TDS says you can reduce up to 15% with...

The TDS says you can reduce up to 15% with acetone for spraying. Clean-up with mineral spirits.

Rust-Oleum is Alkyd enamel. You can use hardner, to speed the cure time, and increase hardness. I...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By Nessism

Spirit and Life both use the same OMNICROM alloy...

Spirit and Life both use the same OMNICROM alloy steel. The difference is in the shape, thickness, and butting configuration. It would be a mistake to think one or the other is "better".

As...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-04-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 754
Posted By Nessism

If I wasn't so lazy, and had more room, I'd pick...

If I wasn't so lazy, and had more room, I'd pick it up. I don't have a truck either. That movable support looks like the best part.
03-03-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 505
Posted By Nessism

We might have a winner here!

We might have a winner here!
03-03-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,381
Posted By Nessism

Chisholm's Custom Wheels Peter, aka oldpotatoe...

Chisholm's Custom Wheels
Peter, aka oldpotatoe at Paceline, is my recommendation.

He got silver spokes for a set of wheels I'm building. Super nice guy.
...
03-03-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 505
Posted By Nessism

Remove the bottom bracket and look for rifling in...

Remove the bottom bracket and look for rifling in the lower section of the seat tube?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,324
Posted By Nessism

Would you rather have threads on the same topic...

Would you rather have threads on the same topic endless repeated? Personally, I'm okay with someone bumping an old thread. Doing so is evidence that they are SEARCHING for information, which is...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-16-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By Nessism

I don't have tons of spares, but I've got a few...

I don't have tons of spares, but I've got a few random tubes and lugs that may be helpful. Yours for shipping cost. PM if interested, and I'll pull out the spares box to see what, if anything, is...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-15-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 828
Posted By Nessism

This reminds me of the claim that high strength...

This reminds me of the claim that high strength tubes are stiffer than non heat treated tubes. In reality, the modulus of elasticity doesn't care about strength. A cheap, low end, thick tube, will...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-02-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,755
Posted By Nessism

Hank and Monika (Henry James Bicycles) worked out...

Hank and Monika (Henry James Bicycles) worked out of their home. So did Joe Bringhelli. This keeps operating costs down. I think Nova had a storefront, which means they had a much higher overhead.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-25-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Nessism

e-RICHIE Do you sell parts to garage builders?...

e-RICHIE
Do you sell parts to garage builders? I seem to recall, maybe wrong, that early in your lug selling career, that there was a stipulation that only pros, or those with framebuilders...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 583
Posted By Nessism

It's most likely SL, with the tube pinched in at...

It's most likely SL, with the tube pinched in at the top. I'd use a reamer to clean it up. Not a dingoball hone. And if it is SP, a reamer will easily open it up to 27.2. The metal is pretty soft.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,755
Posted By Nessism

Hum. I thought they reorganized about a year...

Hum. I thought they reorganized about a year ago. Apparently, that didn't go so well?
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,755
Posted By Nessism

Has Nova closed yet again?

Has Nova closed yet again?
Forum: Framebuilders
10-11-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By Nessism

Facebook Marketplace has a bike framebuilders...

Facebook Marketplace has a bike framebuilders selling area.

What specifically do you have to sell?
Forum: Framebuilders
10-08-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,717
Posted By Nessism

I made a wonderfully lightweight (for steel) fork...

I made a wonderfully lightweight (for steel) fork one time using True Temper blades and steerer tube. Henry James crown. I can't remember the exact model number for these parts, but the blades were...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-12-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,762
Posted By Nessism

Well, it seems that Nikon Fan posted on 9/5, and...

Well, it seems that Nikon Fan posted on 9/5, and hasn't been back since 9/6. Funny how that works...

I was going to post that painting a bike frame is no different from painting a car. All the...
01-30-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By Nessism

I'm in for the group buy. Speedplay X series are...

I'm in for the group buy. Speedplay X series are my favorite pedals of all time. It sure would be nice to get enough folks together to make this groupbuy a reality.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-26-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,471
Posted By Nessism

As someone that sweats A LOT, stainless cable...

As someone that sweats A LOT, stainless cable stops and bottle bosses is a great mitigation against rust. It's amazing how much salt can collect inside a braze-on, even if you are diligent about...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-31-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,146
Posted By Nessism

You might want to measure the center of the shell...

You might want to measure the center of the shell to see if it's round. Maybe there is distortion where a tube attaches. If so, a little localized profiling with a sanding drum may solve the...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-26-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By Nessism

I've watched several of Paul's videos, and always...

I've watched several of Paul's videos, and always learn something new each time.

Can you point me towards the water bottle boss brazing info?
Forum: Framebuilders
11-20-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,505
Posted By Nessism

Not all builders are into tuning tubing for a...

Not all builders are into tuning tubing for a particular customer. Putting blind faith in them may be fine, or it may bite you in the butt. It's always best to question, question,...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-11-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,869
Posted By Nessism

I bought most of my Dedacciai from Joe, but there...

I bought most of my Dedacciai from Joe, but there are other sources selling it also these days. I've got a really nifty tapered down tube that is 1.25 at the head tube, and 1.375 at the bottom...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-11-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,869
Posted By Nessism

My comment was in reference to your post above. ...

My comment was in reference to your post above.

I think we all are on the same page and share the same understanding.

With Dedacciai tubing, ZeroTre is the lowest strength, and thickest,...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-11-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,869
Posted By Nessism

I've built frames where one had a heavy/thick...

I've built frames where one had a heavy/thick down tube, and another that was similar in most regards except for a fairly thin down tube, and the thick tube frame most definitely was stiffer. The...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-10-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,869
Posted By Nessism

Roughly speaking ZeroTre = Columbus SL or...

Roughly speaking

ZeroTre = Columbus SL or Brain
ZeroUno = Zona
Zero = Life

Personally, I always question, including what the builder picks. There are builders out there that tend to dismiss...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-03-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,314
Posted By Nessism

Too bad you aren't closer to me, in Torrance. I'm...

Too bad you aren't closer to me, in Torrance. I'm NOT an "instructor," but I could show you a thing or two, learned from the school of hard knocks.

For what it's worth, I'm self taught for the...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-02-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,314
Posted By Nessism

Where in So. Calif. are you located?

Where in So. Calif. are you located?
Forum: Framebuilders
08-11-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,611
Posted By Nessism

Duct tape to keep water out.

Duct tape to keep water out.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-11-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By Nessism

I don't see any albums attached to your profile.

I don't see any albums attached to your profile.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-19-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,501
Posted By Nessism

Looks like pretty bad damage to me. On the verge...

Looks like pretty bad damage to me. On the verge of a full-blown buckled chain stay. It's worth trying to straighten, but don't expect success.
07-04-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,322
Posted By Nessism

Some guys sweat and others SWEAT! In order...

Some guys sweat and others SWEAT!

In order of effectiveness (my experience only)
- Wicking head band
- Skull cap
- Halo
- GUTR (not particularly comfortable, but very effective)
- Sweat...
Replies: 11
Views: 1,547
Posted By Nessism

I can't answer your question, but I will say that...

I can't answer your question, but I will say that I'm inspired by your love of cycling! :love:
Forum: Framebuilders
06-27-22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,776
Posted By Nessism

Are plug inserts into the stays and fork blades...

Are plug inserts into the stays and fork blades the conventional method to achieve the domed ends?
Forum: Framebuilders
06-06-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By Nessism

This right here. The Revolt 2 for example,...

This right here.

The Revolt 2 for example, has heavily shaped tubes. Terming these "butted" in any way is largely a misnomer. Most likely the forming operation begins with a single butted tube,...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-28-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,755
Posted By Nessism

I didn't realize that disc brake forks need to be...

I didn't realize that disc brake forks need to be stiffer than a typical rim brake fork due to the braking loads. This forum is great for educational purposes regarding matters like this.

So,...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By Nessism

Ordered the chain stays on 3/21 and shipped...

Ordered the chain stays on 3/21 and shipped today. You can't be in a hurry when dealing with these guys...https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/equipment/framebuilding/kaisei-chainstays-curved-pair/
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,804
Posted By Nessism

Typically, the "jig" as you reference is used for...

Typically, the "jig" as you reference is used for tacking the frame together, then the full brazing/welding is done in a free state to allow for heat related expansion/contraction.

Regarding...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-21-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By Nessism

BB shell and fork crown received! Thanks Kirk! ...

BB shell and fork crown received! Thanks Kirk!
Love the bonus lug button and stickers too!

I'm off to buy the chain stays now. I don't need another bike, but since when does that stop us?
Forum: Framebuilders
03-21-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 932
Posted By Nessism

Interested. Gotta see photos for a $2k purchase....

Interested. Gotta see photos for a $2k purchase. Please message me with a link to photos.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By Nessism

Count me IN! ...

Count me IN!

https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/equipment/framebuilding/kaisei-chainstays-curved-pair/

I'm not familiar with these stays. .7mm, .8mm, 1.0mm. .8mm for a general purpose...
02-20-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,880
Posted By Nessism

A year or so back, I decided to upgrade the Mavic...

A year or so back, I decided to upgrade the Mavic Open Pro's on one of my older wheelsets to some wider rims, just because. The wheel was "true enough," but upon breaking down the wheel I found...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-11-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,154
Posted By Nessism

https://www.torchandfile.com/assets/images/PARTS%2...

https://www.torchandfile.com/assets/images/PARTS%20LIST%202018.pdf

This PDF shows the various tube options.

Thin will be lighter and ride better. It will also dent easier.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-10-22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,144
Posted By Nessism

1000W water heater elements are available on...

1000W water heater elements are available on Amazon for cheap. Stick one down into your water tank and it will heat the water up pronto. A thermostat can also be purchases for fairly cheap so you...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-04-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,508
Posted By Nessism

Got my crowns from Andy. Fast shipping and well...

Got my crowns from Andy. Fast shipping and well packed. Thanks.

Thanks to Doug for the caution regarding heating flat top crowns. I'll watch closely and use silver, after closing up all gaps as...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,154
Posted By Nessism

I've been kicking around the internet looking for...

I've been kicking around the internet looking for tubing recently, and Reynolds tubing seems really expensive.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,508
Posted By Nessism

So, regarding building forks... Silver or...

So, regarding building forks...

Silver or brass? It seems that fairly large gaps between the crown and blades are not unusual, so logic may suggest brass? How big of a gap is too big to use...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-31-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,508
Posted By Nessism

Quote Andy: "1,16 and 19, are already spoken for"...

Quote Andy: "1,16 and 19, are already spoken for"

Those be MINE!

Thanks, Andy!
Forum: Framebuilders
01-25-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,978
Posted By Nessism

That dent looks pretty deep. I think your...

That dent looks pretty deep. I think your approach is good. 26.9 may be too large though.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-24-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By Nessism

Fork Crown Width

Thinking about making a flat or semi-flat crown fork and noticed a variety of different crown widths. Some crowns rated on inside clearance and others center to center between the blades. Going for...
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