Originally Posted by
dsaul
I weld my frames, and use "bullets" or plugs for the end of the stays when I'm using plate style dropouts. For hooded dropouts, I just squeeze the end to slightly ovalize it for more room to weld it to the hood.
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This picture shows some "bullets" that I made on the lathe. These would probably work for brazing and then the end of the bullet would be slotted for the dropout. Paragon used to sell a similar bullet, but they no longer have them listed.
Thanks, that makes sense. I saw the bullets in the first picture, but I didn't see how they fit in and/or think much about them. I was focused on the dropout. That 3/4" diameter would be a pretty big space to fill with braze. Maybe cutting a V and squashing around the dropout if one were going the brazing route.