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I'd not yet seen this jig kit. Looks to be pretty cool for the cost. I do question the need for the rotation about the long axis. I see the need for this feature more to make in jig brazing access easier. Since I just tack in the jig and complete the brazing of the joints out of the jig this mobility is less a need for me. And I certainly don't expect any jig to hold alignment. Keel jigs tend to have pretty good access anyways.
The headtube rod is a bit short and I like a removable rear axle, one that can keep with the frame when removing the frame from the jig. But the cost is hard to question.
I've said this before- I'd suggest a flat surface before an frame jig as the first "big" purchase. The surface plate will better help at building a straight frame and serve for many other fixturing needs (like forks or stems). Andy
Added- I should have looked at their website before posting here. I see more options then I thought before. What I didn't expect but now makes sense is the raw square tubing is not included. I figure the tubing will cost $100-300 depending.
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