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Forum: Framebuilders
03-08-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By Tdotbikes

I ended up with 44mm of trail. I used Columbus...

I ended up with 44mm of trail. I used Columbus Unicrown fork blades on top and a set of heavy duty chain stays below the rack. The rest of the tubes are .035 straight gauge 4130. I made my own brake...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-29-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By Tdotbikes

This helps immensely. I wasn’t sure if I wanted...

This helps immensely. I wasn’t sure if I wanted more or less trail with a heavier load up front. Thanks so much!
Forum: Framebuilders
01-28-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By Tdotbikes

Geometry Cargo Fork Trail And Rake Numbers

I am in the planning stages of building my own cargo fork similar to the popular Crust Clydesdale. These forks use a 20" BMX wheel and have a solid rack attached. I know this is not the best cargo...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-25-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By Tdotbikes

I appreciate the comments guys. I thought that...

I appreciate the comments guys. I thought that going with a flat mount brake would make life easier. Looks like I'll stick with ISO. I was thinking about running 650x40mm wide wheels with fenders....
Forum: Framebuilders
11-24-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By Tdotbikes

Road Fork With Disc Brakes. ISO Post Flat WTF

Hi everyone. I am looking at my next build, a lugged steel city/road bike with disc brakes 650/700c wheels. I have never owned a bike with discs brakes. I plan on using Llyewellyn Manorina lugs...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-19-21, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,649
Posted By Tdotbikes

I used the T tool idea to make a front rack jig...

I used the T tool idea to make a front rack jig as well.

...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-19-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,649
Posted By Tdotbikes

I made my own version after taking Doug’s course....

I made my own version after taking Doug’s course. It really is a very useful tool.

...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-06-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By Tdotbikes

This is a bicycle frame building forum!

This is a bicycle frame building forum!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,079
Posted By Tdotbikes

My apologies, I assumed that the OP had built it....

My apologies, I assumed that the OP had built it. I just had a look at the Instagram link. The builder does some amazing lug work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,079
Posted By Tdotbikes

Absolutely beautiful! The attention to detail is...

Absolutely beautiful! The attention to detail is what I see in your work. How did you cut out all the lettering and head badge?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,079
Posted By Tdotbikes

Excellent! Do you have any naked pics without...

Excellent! Do you have any naked pics without the paint?
Forum: Framebuilders
03-09-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,338
Posted By Tdotbikes

Thanks for posting this! I have never seen these...

Thanks for posting this! I have never seen these and have recently added a compressor with the capacity to run air tools.
What is the overall length of your preferred spiral roll? I am going to...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,150
Posted By Tdotbikes

I was tempted to tack my last frame with tig in...

I was tempted to tack my last frame with tig in the jig and then pull it out to fillet braze all the joints with brass.
Why do think they went through all the trouble of tig’ing then brass braze...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,368
Posted By Tdotbikes

I'm not smart enough to understand the...

I'm not smart enough to understand the calculations but if you google "steel plate deflection" or "steel plate sag" you will find a ton of engineering data. You only have to look under a...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-09-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 28,308
Posted By Tdotbikes

excellent!

excellent!
Forum: Framebuilders
02-06-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 28,308
Posted By Tdotbikes

Tom Ritchey showing how he fillet brazes at the...

Tom Ritchey showing how he fillet brazes at the Bicycle Academy. Fast forward to the 11th minute if you want to skip all the fluff.

https://vimeo.com/199989821
Forum: Framebuilders
02-04-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 28,308
Posted By Tdotbikes

I was at a local welding supply store and asked...

I was at a local welding supply store and asked for some 1/16” bare brass rod. The old guy behind the counter snarled at me and said “You mean bronze rod!”
Forum: Framebuilders
01-24-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,368
Posted By Tdotbikes

If space isn’t an issue why not get a stone...

If space isn’t an issue why not get a stone surface plate? I see them go cheap at auction all the time.
Your Blanchard ground steel plate will droop over time and will no longer be accurate.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-22-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tdotbikes

I modelled this BB post from what I’ve seen on...

I modelled this BB post from what I’ve seen on the net, from a drawing I have from the Paterek manual and mostly copying what I remember from Doug Fattic’s course.
I agree that having the extra...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-21-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tdotbikes

I appreciate the comments and answers. I suspect...

I appreciate the comments and answers. I suspect most builders don’t openly talk about whipping their customers frames into alignment. My first couple frames were far from straight but rode...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-19-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tdotbikes

I know from another post on this forum you use...

I know from another post on this forum you use the head tube as the reference. I have seen many pics from great builders who use this method as well. Without having to go too deep, do you mind...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-19-20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tdotbikes

The alignment table is a 4x3 cast iron surface...

The alignment table is a 4x3 cast iron surface plate. It came not far from you Doug, from Ferris State University in Big Rapids MI. I was lucky enough to buy it cheap on auction. I have to lower...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-19-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tdotbikes

That is correct. I turned all the components...

That is correct. I turned all the components between centers so that the faces would be parallel to each other. I uploaded all the pics from my phone and they are all rotated 180 degress for some...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-19-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tdotbikes

Alignment Table Bottom Bracket Post

I finally got around to turning a BB post for my alignment table. It is made out of A2 tool steel. It can accommodate a BB shell up to 2” in diameter and 120mm in width. The post is threaded 1”x14...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-29-19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tdotbikes

I’ll might take you up on that. My wife and I...

I’ll might take you up on that.
My wife and I just got from Niagara Falls, NY today. We love the US side of the falls, we find a new place in the park to explore every time we go. Thanks for the...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-29-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By Tdotbikes

The books will only take so far. It is like...

The books will only take so far. It is like learning to play piano by just reading books. Practice under the supervision of pro is the most effective.
I took a 3 day brazing course with Doug...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-29-19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tdotbikes

Thanks for the replies everyone! I plan on...

Thanks for the replies everyone! I plan on starting my BB post project this week some time. I’ll create my own thread once I get started.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-28-19, 10:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tdotbikes

I plan on making some mountain bike frames, T47...

I plan on making some mountain bike frames, T47 bottom brackets have a 2” outer diameter. I’m wondering if I will have chainstay clearance issues when using a 1.5” bottom bracket on a post with a 2”...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-28-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tdotbikes

Thanks Andy, that is very helpful. There is...

Thanks Andy, that is very helpful. There is machine drawing of BB post from the Paterek manual floating around that is tiny compared to yours. Most BB posts I have seen are not threaded on the top...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-27-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tdotbikes

How about the diameter of the face of the BB...

How about the diameter of the face of the BB post? There is more than one size BB shell now a days.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-27-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By Tdotbikes

Hook up a torch with some kind of fuel and try to...

Hook up a torch with some kind of fuel and try to burn something!
Forum: Framebuilders
12-26-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tdotbikes

Thanks for that, I might cobble together...

Thanks for that, I might cobble together something similar. In the mean time, I plan on making a BB post similar to yours. I hate to hijack the thread, can I ask what are the dimensions of your...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-25-19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tdotbikes

I like your indicator holder, did you adapt...

I like your indicator holder, did you adapt something to attach the indicator to the base?
Forum: Framebuilders
12-24-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By Tdotbikes

The cheapest source I have found for 5 ounces of...

The cheapest source I have found for 5 ounces of 56 is Air Gas part # HAR5635.
I have been using a lot bronze as well and I am just finishing up a fillet brazed bike. Bronze is so much cheaper,...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-23-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By Tdotbikes

Silver Solder Sources

Hello everyone. I am having fun sticking everything together with Harris Safety-Silv 56 1/16" solder. It is amazing how many things you can use this stuff for. I have been using both 50 and 56 and...
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