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Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By Xyphota

Alright maybe I'm just over thinking it. I will...

Alright maybe I'm just over thinking it. I will TIG weld it. I'll post an update when I get it sorted. Thanks for the feedback guys!
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By Xyphota

I would assume that it is because welding nearby...

I would assume that it is because welding nearby will melt and possibly cook the braze? I was thinking in my head to do the brazing post weld, but maybe that won't go over so well LOL.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By Xyphota

I hadn't considered that, I really like that...

I hadn't considered that, I really like that suggestion. I think I will do that.



I think I will do that for future frames LOL.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By Xyphota

Repairing Seat Stay Hole

I am well into my first frame build, and I messed up mitering one of my seat stays. I didn't have my tube clamp secured as tight as I thought I did and the tube rotated under the holesaw and ripped a...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-06-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
Posted By Xyphota

It looks straight at first glance but the purple...

It looks straight at first glance but the purple lines look like they represent the frame and head tube axis, and the red line out front is offset by whatever fork rake value OP decided on.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

I only cleaned the filler rod via acetone wipe, I...

I only cleaned the filler rod via acetone wipe, I did not sand or scotchbrite it. I did remove the mill scale from the dropout and both inside and outside the tube with 320 grit, and followed with...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Yeah this is probably accurate haha. I was...

Yeah this is probably accurate haha. I was actively trying to heat the dropout first but maybe to your previous point about the tab being too long, it was hard to get the end of the dropout tab red...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-30-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

I received my new glasses today, and wow what a...

I received my new glasses today, and wow what a difference. I just did my first practice brass braze on a dummy dropout and 1/2" x 0.028" (~0.7mm) chromoly tubing from spruce aircraft. I'm overall...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-29-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

If you use a smart phone and have the youtube app...

If you use a smart phone and have the youtube app installed, you can upload videos straight from the app so you don't need to figure out how to get the video from your phone to your computer. You...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Is it on youtube? Can you share a link? Thanks

Is it on youtube? Can you share a link? Thanks
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Well under $100. They are not technically...

Well under $100. They are not technically didymium, but they have sodium flare and UV protection. I ordered a pair with and without tint, and I'll return whichever one is less preferable.

Where...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll just bite the...

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll just bite the bullet and buy some 56% silver then. Also I liked your comment on losing the goggles, I've seen some recommendations on other forums to use didymium...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-27-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Thanks for the in depth response! What about 56%...

Thanks for the in depth response! What about 56% silver is preferable over fillet pro? Is it just easier to use? I'm open to purchasing some but I already have 5 troy ounces of the fillet pro that I...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-27-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Well supposedly a symptom of the ignition inside...

Well supposedly a symptom of the ignition inside the tip is that there is significantly more heat transfer to the torch and the torch becomes hot to hold, and also flashbacks up the lines become a...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-27-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Well unfortunately he has the only good bicycle...

Well unfortunately he has the only good bicycle brazing tutorials on youtube, so it is hard not to try and copy him LOL. I would love to get some in-person tutorials with the likes of Doug Fattic...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-27-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Does the torch body size have an effect on the...

Does the torch body size have an effect on the flame if the tip size is the same? I.e. if both your arm size torch and my little torch both have an equivalant Victor #1 tip on them, should the flame...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-27-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

In Paul Brodie's video, his flame sounds much...

In Paul Brodie's video, his flame sounds much less turbulent and generally just looks softer. This to me implies a slower gas flow out of the nozzle. My understranding is when lighting a torch is to...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-27-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By Xyphota

Feedback on Brazing techniques and results

Here is my second attempt at brazing braze-ons. I got my partner to take a video of the process so I hope you guys can give me some feedback.

Materials:
Tubing: 0.6mm thick Reynolds 631
Braze-on...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-20-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,402
Posted By Xyphota

Would you consider a design like this (Ignore the...

Would you consider a design like this (Ignore the suspension bits)? The chainring is on the non-drive side, driving an intermediate shaft, which turns a sprocket on the drive side which connects to...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-20-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,402
Posted By Xyphota

Dummy post to get over 10 post threshold,...

Dummy post to get over 10 post threshold, apologies as I'm sure this breaks the rules
Forum: Framebuilders
03-16-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,402
Posted By Xyphota

I'm a bit unclear on where you would like the...

I'm a bit unclear on where you would like the chain to go. Do you want the chainring, chain, and freewheel all inside of an oversized chain stay? And how does the drivetrain clear the rear tire?
...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,402
Posted By Xyphota

Do you want the chain to be hidden from view as...

Do you want the chain to be hidden from view as well? Concept 1 would be much easier to execute, as you should be able to get away with just modifying off the shelf parts for the most part. Concept 2...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-06-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By Xyphota

Ah I misunderstood your original post. I believe...

Ah I misunderstood your original post. I believe you won't be able to post links, pictures or private messages with less than 10 posts, so this might be challenging to figure out lol. Do you have an...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-06-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By Xyphota

I'm looking to purchase a fork fixture. Are you...

I'm looking to purchase a fork fixture. Are you willing to ship to Canada? Do you have any reaming or facing tools?
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Xyphota

Thanks for your suggestion Mark. If I went this...

Thanks for your suggestion Mark. If I went this route, I'd be welding the top tube and seat stays to the sleeve and then brazing it onto the seat tube? Is the order of operations to weld everything...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Xyphota

Tig welding seat tubes, wall thickness, and sleeves

Newbie mistake, I purchased the wrong seat tube. I was originally intending to use a 27.2 seat post. What I thought I purchased was an externally butted 28.6mm seat tube that was 29.4mm with 1.0mm...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-15-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By Xyphota

Braze-on seat tube binder/clamp

I was planning on using one of these braze-on seat tube binders, but I cant find a lot of information on others having used them, so now I'm less confident in my decision. Have others successfully...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,820
Posted By Xyphota

Related question, what tubing do most people use...

Related question, what tubing do most people use for chainstays and seatstays? Do you guys mostly purchase pre-formed, pre-bent stays? And what wall thickness would you use for road vs mtb?
Forum: Framebuilders
01-10-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,552
Posted By Xyphota

Silver Soldered Bottle Bosses - Stainless or Non-Stainless?

EDIT: Title was supposed to be "Stainless or Non-Stainless". Sorry for the confusion.

I can't seem to find the answer to this using the search function, so sorry if this is question has been asked...
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