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Forum: Framebuilders
03-12-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 724
Posted By duanedr

I agree with you that standard sized tubing is...

I agree with you that standard sized tubing is still viable from a structural standpoint, from a customer standpoint, there are very few asking for standard sized tubing with disc brakes and through...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-12-24, 02:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 724
Posted By duanedr

Looks like you are making some track bikes! I...

Looks like you are making some track bikes! I also have amassed a fair bit of older tube sets from Columbus, Reynolds and Ishiwata and don't really know what to do with it all. Standard sized tubing...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By duanedr

Importing to where? Ceeway has excellent service...

Importing to where? Ceeway has excellent service to the US and I would imagine EU - despite brexit.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-04-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 747
Posted By duanedr

Is that what they're using now? I stopped by...

Is that what they're using now?
I stopped by saturday and there was no one down there so they let me just hang out down there alone for like 30 min. Like my mom taught me, I kept my hands in my...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-10-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By duanedr

I seem to remember some old ones had the tubes...

I seem to remember some old ones had the tubes end protruding forward of the HT and maybe even with lights embedded in the ends. I don't remember them being high end bikes - probably from the 70's...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-28-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By duanedr

Another builder sent me a few samples of the 3d...

Another builder sent me a few samples of the 3d printed yoke they use and it's certainly interesting. These were designed for TIG and are stainless so they'd need some re-work for brazing. They...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-21-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By duanedr

I just wanted to make sure the OP was REALLY...

I just wanted to make sure the OP was REALLY convinced... :lol: I didn't check the first post. My bad.

I got a couple samples of printed yokes that are really nice and solve these problems but...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-21-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By duanedr

I'm with Unterhausen that I don't really like...

I'm with Unterhausen that I don't really like yokes - especially the bent metal ones. They just don't seem right. I don't think a couple extra CM of chainstay length is noticeable enough to justify...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-10-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,354
Posted By duanedr

My learning experience was when I was asked to...

My learning experience was when I was asked to make some bikes for a local track program. They wanted really small bikes (46-47cm) but the kids didn't like the current bikes with 26" 'Kids' wheels,...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-19-23, 02:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 826
Posted By duanedr

I took that to mean that the energy absorbed and...

I took that to mean that the energy absorbed and released is so small that ambient environment was enough to overcome it. I have done some crude testing on this and I believe there is a LOT more flex...
10-05-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,547
Posted By duanedr

I love this attitude. 84 years old and...

I love this attitude. 84 years old and *approaching* later years in life. I'm 30 years younger and worried this is almost it!! Chapeau to you and your wife!

As for training plans, The best...
10-05-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,544
Posted By duanedr

Keep doing that ride. It will get easier. Ride...

Keep doing that ride. It will get easier. Ride with stronger folks and you'll keep making gains.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-05-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By duanedr

There is also Bike Forums: For Sale - Bike...

There is also Bike Forums: For Sale - Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/sale/)
Forum: Framebuilders
09-30-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,163
Posted By duanedr

I am with Andrew, I think I would now go back and...

I am with Andrew, I think I would now go back and try to nip a bit off the seatstay ends so they are a bit more flush with the joint. If careful, you may be able to taper them in place and braze on...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-27-23, 01:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 904
Posted By duanedr

I had the same problem. I made a spacer that I...

I had the same problem. I made a spacer that I attached to the Compass guage thing with 2 small screws. It takes up the space in my height guage mounting thingy.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-22-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By duanedr

My search brought up the SLX which is tapered. ...

My search brought up the SLX which is tapered. Dsaul is correct. It's a straight 1-1/8" so you'll be fine.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-21-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By duanedr

The futura SL seems to be a tapered steerer so I...

The futura SL seems to be a tapered steerer so I don't think it will work.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-17-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By duanedr

Agree, you're probably overthinking it a bit. I...

Agree, you're probably overthinking it a bit. I believe my beam is the 160 x 80 range and I don't worry about flex/deflection or anything. On the downside, It's a bit bulky and heavy. I believe my...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-10-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By duanedr

The first step for good recommendations would be...

The first step for good recommendations would be what are you using it for, what's your riding style and body type? Are you planning to use it for sunday city rides to coffee shop or are you planning...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-09-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,940
Posted By duanedr

And we appreciate that!! Thanks!

And we appreciate that!! Thanks!
Forum: Framebuilders
07-30-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,992
Posted By duanedr

I'd consider stripping enough powder coat to...

I'd consider stripping enough powder coat to enable drilling and brazing in an insert and then seeing what your powder coater can do blend it all in. Forks aren't something to be taken lightly -...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-14-23, 02:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,318
Posted By duanedr

These projects have all kinds of red flags for...

These projects have all kinds of red flags for me. Technically, is it possible for a skilled framebuilder to accomplish the changes? Yes. Is the likelihood of improving the bike high? No.

Red...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-28-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By duanedr

Since you have clearance for wide tires at the...

Since you have clearance for wide tires at the chainstay, I would figure out how to mount the stays to the outside of the seattube to preserve as much clearance as you can in the seatstays. In your...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,067
Posted By duanedr

I use the same approach as David above. I figure...

I use the same approach as David above. I figure the fewer parts between the table and the cutter means the fewer parts to get mis-aligned or flex or whatever. I minimize the stick out of the tube...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By duanedr

I am also working on a couple old vehicles and...

I am also working on a couple old vehicles and engine internals are unknow. This was pretty handy today to look into cylinders to see how bad the walls are. One cylinder has low compression, but...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By duanedr

This has a 5.5mm camera/light at the end as well...

This has a 5.5mm camera/light at the end as well as one out the side of the probe for looking 90* through a hole. Did you install an app on the viewer device or does yours connect to your phone?...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By duanedr

I was feeling rich and wanted to take a risk. I...

I was feeling rich and wanted to take a risk. I generally try to stay away from Amazon because I just have been disappointed so many times. I'm fairly impressed with this one though.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-10-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By duanedr

I splurged - new tool!!

I have been wanting a boroscope for ages. I am recently feeling like I have a few extra bob in my pocket so I took a chance on Amazon and purchased a $60 Deptech boroscope. Mainly I just wanted to...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-07-23, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By duanedr

I think the OP can upload to their gallery and...

I think the OP can upload to their gallery and the mention it here so the admins can post the pictues/links.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,921
Posted By duanedr

That will be a pleasing and interesting look with...

That will be a pleasing and interesting look with polished sleeves at the top near the crown. Good luck!
Forum: Framebuilders
02-11-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,921
Posted By duanedr

Sorry, I have some round 1" blades that I got...

Sorry, I have some round 1" blades that I got from another builder who had them custom drawn for segmented forks. You are right track blades are 24mm. The stress riser comment may be the least of the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-09-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,921
Posted By duanedr

The switchblades I have on an old Bontrager are...

The switchblades I have on an old Bontrager are 1.130 (with paint) diameter at the clamp. I like the sleeve you've made but would turn them to the same diameter/wall thickness for the whole sleeve. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,267
Posted By duanedr

Why do you want to use through holes? I can see...

Why do you want to use through holes? I can see for a new fork where the builder knows the tubing dimensions and knows the inside of the tube is clean so the brazing is complete, the through hole is...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,471
Posted By duanedr

Andrew, if you need any more of those standoff...

Andrew, if you need any more of those standoff things, I had 50 or so made to test out the Cut Send Cut service. They would be perfect if you continue to do as you've done here. The ones I have are...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-22-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,490
Posted By duanedr

I just saw an oscillating drum sander table on...

I just saw an oscillating drum sander table on CLthat didn't have a motor. The table - other than a large hole in the center - looks very similar to the Marchetti alignment table (which is how it...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-19-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,490
Posted By duanedr

My first few were done without fixtures other...

My first few were done without fixtures other than Paragon tube blocks and a pretty flat surface. I think tube blocks are very helpful as reference points. I think starting with a track/single...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-10-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By duanedr

I guess I don't think about Stack/Reach other...

I guess I don't think about Stack/Reach other than as outputs of the overall design. My logic is if the bottom of the HT isn't where it should be, the handling will be affected. If the top of the HT...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-07-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By duanedr

How do you keep track of the lower headtube edge?...

How do you keep track of the lower headtube edge? It seems very difficult to measure from there and as the HT angle changes, the distance to the BB changes. Many who build jigs like this, align the...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By duanedr

I might contact the suppliers (Nova, Bike Fab,...

I might contact the suppliers (Nova, Bike Fab, Framebuilders Supply etc). They would likely know builders in your area. I can't imagine there aren't a few in So Cal.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By duanedr

Can we talk to the administrators and get a...

Can we talk to the administrators and get a ":roflmao:" reaction added. To 'Like' this post seems inadequate.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,146
Posted By duanedr

This is what I would expect a machine shop to do....

This is what I would expect a machine shop to do. I did this on a steel Paragon headtube before I got my 44mm reamers. It's a pain but took less than an hour on my little mill. On a full sized...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,146
Posted By duanedr

If a shop/builder has the right reamers, they...

If a shop/builder has the right reamers, they likely won't want to mix their steel reamers with Ti reamers (or vice versa) . You mention 'the solid section' is that in the center? Pictures would...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-18-22, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
Posted By duanedr

Steve Garro did a fork with different blades on...

Steve Garro did a fork with different blades on each side and then added a rib up the backside of the standard blade to stiffen it and reduce the difference. No idea if it helped or if there was a...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-09-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
Posted By duanedr

A few years ago, I talked to Galen about his...

A few years ago, I talked to Galen about his father. My uncle was suffering from the same disease. I wish I had met him.

There was a piece done on him in Hot Tubes or one of the magazine...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-07-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
Posted By duanedr

I have noticed on a couple Erickson frames that...

I have noticed on a couple Erickson frames that you can see through the DT through the shifter bosses. Do you think he used these bosses on steel? I hadn't considered those bosses and always...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-24-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By duanedr

The Park frame alignment tool and a vice is...

The Park frame alignment tool and a vice is usually enough once a frame is built. You're going to have to work pretty hard to align a front triangle after it's built (I suppose less so with older...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-03-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By duanedr

In this case, there was enough sticking out that...

In this case, there was enough sticking out that I was able to grab it with vice grips and turn it so that it progressed through the hole. it was a relatively easy repair that took an extra hour or...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-02-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By duanedr

No reason. I was at the rear and I'm...

No reason. I was at the rear and I'm right-handed. In other words, no method to my madness.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-02-22, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By duanedr

No reason. I was at the rear and I'm...

No reason. I was at the rear and I'm right-handed. In other words, no method to my madness.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-01-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,610
Posted By duanedr

Well, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that...

Well, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that label. I have a small pro-hobby repair and frame building side gig. I have a few handfuls of repairs under my belt including top, seat and headtube...
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