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Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,145
Posted By Devin Rickey

So... I cheaped out on miter fixturing to get...

So... I cheaped out on miter fixturing to get going... A pair of Wilton magnetic v-block jaws in the mill vise, Then, rotate the head. Works great! Not even a little bit elegant :) Especially...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-08-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By Devin Rickey

I let the bottom of the headtube float and have...

I let the bottom of the headtube float and have the top pivot set at the stack/reach centerline. I set the top of the headtube to this point. The scales on the jig are set to reach/stack in front and...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-05-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Posted By Devin Rickey

I bought a set of these for my jig. ...

I bought a set of these for my jig. https://www.chopsource.com/bicycle-frame-jig-fixture-centering-cone-set-steel.html

Here is a pic.

...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
Posted By Devin Rickey

The one machine I haven't seen listed in the...

The one machine I haven't seen listed in the small, but solid category is the Deckel FP-1. Very sturdy (~1500 lbs.), small (~3'x4' floor space), both vertical and horizontal tables and spindles, and...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-04-22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,920
Posted By Devin Rickey

Really cool project, Andy! Thanks for sharing!

Really cool project, Andy! Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Framebuilders
07-24-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,370
Posted By Devin Rickey

Bike number 2 is in the books. This is a bit...

Bike number 2 is in the books. This is a bit gravel and a bit commuter with a little bike packing thrown in. It is all my friend said that he wanted. It was a fun project as I didn't have a clue...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-18-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,259
Posted By Devin Rickey

Thanks for the tip on the painting, Andy! I...

Thanks for the tip on the painting, Andy! I hadn't given it much thought yet. I will probably send it through the ultrasonic again before paint and keep it clean after that.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-18-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,259
Posted By Devin Rickey

I had an epiphany the other day... I got #002 out...

I had an epiphany the other day... I got #002 out of the jig and was dreading the flux removal when I had an idea. I work for a company that has a fairly large ultrasonic cleaning tank. I figured hot...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-10-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,259
Posted By Devin Rickey

It seems Gasflux has setup a "retail" website. I...

It seems Gasflux has setup a "retail" website. I have ordered from them with no problems. https://allthingsbrazing.com/
Forum: Framebuilders
12-20-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,673
Posted By Devin Rickey

I found this article on Bike Radar to be very...

I found this article on Bike Radar to be very helpful while I was learning about the different head tube/steerer options out there: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-headsets/...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-07-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,370
Posted By Devin Rickey

Number 1

Finally posting some pics of my first frame. It is two weeks old and has about 50 miles on it. So far so good! The brazing isn't great, but seems to be holding up. Just left it natural until I...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-21, 06:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,392
Posted By Devin Rickey

Agreed! There are a lot of ways to get through...

Agreed! There are a lot of ways to get through this process. I guess my brain prefers to see the whole bike together before I start brazing. Just preference, certainly not required. I had used SW...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,034
Posted By Devin Rickey

Hi Tom, I got it at Zoro...

Hi Tom, I got it at Zoro (https://www.zoro.com/victor-universal-nozzle-300-series-torch-tip-0325-0101/i/G5986331/?q=victor%20un) They have them in stock and good pricing!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-22-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,392
Posted By Devin Rickey

I thought I might throw this up as well. Built...

I thought I might throw this up as well. Built at home from 8020 and mostly parts from McMaster Carr. Cones came from The Chop Shop. A few waterjet parts, a couple of lathe bits that I was able to...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-22-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,034
Posted By Devin Rickey

I recently put together a propane/oxygen rig...

I recently put together a propane/oxygen rig using the info from Doug on Vsalon (Thank you Doug Fattic !) I went with an oxygen concentrator, BBQ tank, TM hoses, Uniweld 71 torch, Smith fuel...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-17-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By Devin Rickey

I've been wondering about "printed" lugs for...

I've been wondering about "printed" lugs for applications like this... Have you considered doing anything like that, unterhausen ? I haven't investigated pricing yet... Might be more expensive...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,291
Posted By Devin Rickey

I agree with the comments above and would just...

I agree with the comments above and would just add this... Take your time on the first frame. I found myself being in a hurry and probably should have slowed down. Also, practice your tube joining...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-11-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,932
Posted By Devin Rickey

One of the things that kept me from trying to get...

One of the things that kept me from trying to get a bender on the seat stays was the taper. They were 9/16" give or take at the bend point. So wouldn't really have been a good fit for most of the...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-11-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,932
Posted By Devin Rickey

Here are the pics of my "bender"... :lol: Note...

Here are the pics of my "bender"... :lol: Note the small flats on the inside of the bend in the second pic....
Forum: Framebuilders
10-11-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,396
Posted By Devin Rickey

This is a super cool build! Thanks for sharing! ...

This is a super cool build! Thanks for sharing! I had a feeling the holes in the front of the headtube were for internal routing...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-10-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,370
Posted By Devin Rickey

Did you consider doing a step through? Might...

Did you consider doing a step through? Might solve the standover issue...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-10-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,134
Posted By Devin Rickey

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x948/20211010_121508_resized_1_6e64acea50f5f153932855e6f692f8d589ff9bc2.jpg
On the Deckel with the vertical spindle removed. I love having a...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-10-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,370
Posted By Devin Rickey

guy153 I love it! Very cool!! I need to build...

guy153 I love it! Very cool!! I need to build something like that for my wife. She isn't comfortable unless she is in a very upright position.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-09-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,134
Posted By Devin Rickey

I used a similar method on the seat tube. 120...

I used a similar method on the seat tube. 120 grit on a 1/2" rat tail file, but didn't need to remove much material... Not elegant, but it worked. Agree with Unterhausen, .5 mm is too much to...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-09-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,134
Posted By Devin Rickey

I used a BFS machined 44 mm headtube on my recent...

I used a BFS machined 44 mm headtube on my recent creation. Their drawing, which I believe was under P/N TBE-HT-50-44-90, shows the bore for the headset at 43.50 mm +.01/-00. After brazing it is...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-09-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,932
Posted By Devin Rickey

Will do!

Will do!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-08-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,392
Posted By Devin Rickey

I just did my first set of braze on cable hold...

I just did my first set of braze on cable hold downs. I used a piece of 1/4" OD tube about 16" long that I had around. Laid that in the cable saddles of two hold downs. It allows you to align...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-08-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,932
Posted By Devin Rickey

Thank you Unterhausen! Glad to be here!

Thank you Unterhausen! Glad to be here!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-08-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,932
Posted By Devin Rickey

I might be a bit late in this discussion, but...

I might be a bit late in this discussion, but thought I would share some recent experience bending seat stays for the first time. They are straight gauge, but tapered 4130. Roughly 1/2" diameter at...
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