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Tony Pappalardo
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Cliff McLeroy
10
Nov 2
Fork Bending
I've only done straight blades the last few years, but when I was bending it was with true temper
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Fork Bending
I've only done straight blades the last few years, but when I was bending it was with true temper
Nov 2
tho...@kokopedli.com
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david levy
5
Nov 1
seeking specific cable stop style and a few cable spliters
Cable splitters https://www.ticycles.com/components/da-vinci-cable-splitters Dave Levy Ti Cycles
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seeking specific cable stop style and a few cable spliters
Cable splitters https://www.ticycles.com/components/da-vinci-cable-splitters Dave Levy Ti Cycles
Nov 1
Jesse Anthony Couch
Nov 1
Re: [Frame] Digest for framebuilders@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic
Bruce Gordon Cycles for the splitters. Jess On Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM <framebuilders@
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Re: [Frame] Digest for framebuilders@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic
Bruce Gordon Cycles for the splitters. Jess On Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM <framebuilders@
Nov 1
Duane Draper
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peter weigle
3
Oct 19
WTB Imperial fork blades
I will check those out! Get Outlook for iOS From: peter weigle <jpwei...@gmail.com> Sent:
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WTB Imperial fork blades
I will check those out! Get Outlook for iOS From: peter weigle <jpwei...@gmail.com> Sent:
Oct 19
tnort...@gmail.com
Oct 16
List of CS Drawings??
Wondering if anyone knows of a source that shows the actual CS profile not jut a cross section?
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List of CS Drawings??
Wondering if anyone knows of a source that shows the actual CS profile not jut a cross section?
Oct 16
tho...@kokopedli.com
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david levy
5
Oct 11
what's current good/best source/choice silver braze material
https://firsthand.bike/ Here is my goto for all parts and materials. Dave Levy Ti Cycles Fabrication
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what's current good/best source/choice silver braze material
https://firsthand.bike/ Here is my goto for all parts and materials. Dave Levy Ti Cycles Fabrication
Oct 11
rge...@gmail.com
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tnort...@gmail.com
3
Oct 10
Frame repair questions
Roy, I'm curious. You said this is a new frame? What is the issue? Tom NE Ohio On Friday, October
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Frame repair questions
Roy, I'm curious. You said this is a new frame? What is the issue? Tom NE Ohio On Friday, October
Oct 10
tho...@kokopedli.com
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Jon Norstog
3
Oct 1
a thank you for various
Hei Jon, FWIW : My dad mostly gave A or F, he said either you got it ir you didn't, I almost
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a thank you for various
Hei Jon, FWIW : My dad mostly gave A or F, he said either you got it ir you didn't, I almost
Oct 1
AJ XOXO
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jim g
10
Sep 15
Torch tip Adapter for using Meco multiport tips on a non-Meco torch?
We've tested the prototype and -- while it works -- we've discovered it needs some refinement
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Torch tip Adapter for using Meco multiport tips on a non-Meco torch?
We've tested the prototype and -- while it works -- we've discovered it needs some refinement
Sep 15
tnort...@gmail.com
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tho...@kokopedli.com
7
Sep 15
Sliding Dropouts Question
there it is, rim-brakes, I KNEW it had SOMEthing to do with geometry... My mind is/was to fuzzy to
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Sliding Dropouts Question
there it is, rim-brakes, I KNEW it had SOMEthing to do with geometry... My mind is/was to fuzzy to
Sep 15
Jon Norstog
Sep 14
Any word from Don Ferris?
A few weeks ago I was visiting family in the Sandpoint, ID area, driving along US 95. I saw a pillar
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Any word from Don Ferris?
A few weeks ago I was visiting family in the Sandpoint, ID area, driving along US 95. I saw a pillar
Sep 14
tho...@kokopedli.com
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Alex Meade
10
Sep 12
seeking advice on tips for lathing very hard steel
Thomas, Inserts and holders are a real anthill of confusion. Nothing is standard, other than a few
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seeking advice on tips for lathing very hard steel
Thomas, Inserts and holders are a real anthill of confusion. Nothing is standard, other than a few
Sep 12
Amir Avitzur
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peter weigle
2
Sep 12
Mafac Criterium Brake Studs
Amir, all, Mafac canti bosses have been used for decades by some of the best framebuilders for road
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Mafac Criterium Brake Studs
Amir, all, Mafac canti bosses have been used for decades by some of the best framebuilders for road
Sep 12
jim g
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Chapman Cycles
12
Sep 4
Reinforcing a fork steerer
Hi all, About 10 years ago, I made a crude attachment that mounted in an Aloris style type clamp on
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Reinforcing a fork steerer
Hi all, About 10 years ago, I made a crude attachment that mounted in an Aloris style type clamp on
Sep 4
tho...@kokopedli.com
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FCarcao
9
Sep 2
seeking 27.0mm seat-tube reaming
I was under the impression that (unfortuately?) ball hones/brake/clutch cylinder hones take even less
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seeking 27.0mm seat-tube reaming
I was under the impression that (unfortuately?) ball hones/brake/clutch cylinder hones take even less
Sep 2
Alex Meade
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Mark Bulgier
6
Aug 29
Springback Calculations for Bending Ti Tubing
Thanks to all who responded. I think I have enough to go on now. Alex On Friday, August 29, 2025 at 4
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Springback Calculations for Bending Ti Tubing
Thanks to all who responded. I think I have enough to go on now. Alex On Friday, August 29, 2025 at 4
Aug 29
good friend
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Doug Fattic
10
Aug 26
seeking oxy/prop tubing AND a few torch questions
This "cracked" handle I got, the help line at National told me it was most likely just in
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seeking oxy/prop tubing AND a few torch questions
This "cracked" handle I got, the help line at National told me it was most likely just in
Aug 26
Skip Montanaro
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blandfo...@gmail.com
4
Aug 19
‘Firsthand’ framebuilding school and shop space set to open in Portland
Thanks all! I appreciate the mention here. We'll be making a larger announcement at MADE this
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‘Firsthand’ framebuilding school and shop space set to open in Portland
Thanks all! I appreciate the mention here. We'll be making a larger announcement at MADE this
Aug 19
Charles Hobbs
Aug 5
Oxygen Concentrators for Sale
I recently decided to convert from oxy/acetylene to oxy/propane. I answered a craigslist ad for a 5
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Oxygen Concentrators for Sale
I recently decided to convert from oxy/acetylene to oxy/propane. I answered a craigslist ad for a 5
Aug 5
Charles Hobbs
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Paul Anthony Judd
6
Aug 5
Is this repairable?
Better would to be drill the holes at the ends of the crack to reduce stress concentration and silver
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Is this repairable?
Better would to be drill the holes at the ends of the crack to reduce stress concentration and silver
Aug 5
Whit Johnson
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meriweth...@gmail.com
3
Aug 1
FS: Anvil tube bender
Update: This has been sold. On Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:31:08 PM UTC-7 Whit Johnson wrote: Forgot
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FS: Anvil tube bender
Update: This has been sold. On Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:31:08 PM UTC-7 Whit Johnson wrote: Forgot
Aug 1
Owen Lloyd
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jim g
2
Jul 31
Sakkit Touring bike
A bit of google searching came up with the builder as Robert Beckman: https://robertbeckmandesigns.
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Sakkit Touring bike
A bit of google searching came up with the builder as Robert Beckman: https://robertbeckmandesigns.
Jul 31
Skip Montanaro
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Matt Wilkinson
8
Jul 25
What torch tips?
A cheap fix is to use a bungee cord to take the weight of the hoses. This is what we did in the
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What torch tips?
A cheap fix is to use a bungee cord to take the weight of the hoses. This is what we did in the
Jul 25
Linda Yaxley
Jul 23
Catalogs
Hello, I have a box full of vintage Campagnolo catalogs from the Della Santa estate including #12 #14
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Catalogs
Hello, I have a box full of vintage Campagnolo catalogs from the Della Santa estate including #12 #14
Jul 23
Skip Montanaro
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Eric Keller
6
Jul 22
Robotic tube mitering/cutting
Many of us have bikecad pro licenses, and it will spit out mitering g-code for a fairly simple CNC
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Robotic tube mitering/cutting
Many of us have bikecad pro licenses, and it will spit out mitering g-code for a fairly simple CNC
Jul 22
Amir Avitzur
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Alex Meade
8
Jul 14
Fork Stay vs Chain Stay
Somebody, somewhere, is (or was) selling 15.5mm x 33.5mm oval chainstays. It might have been Nova
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Fork Stay vs Chain Stay
Somebody, somewhere, is (or was) selling 15.5mm x 33.5mm oval chainstays. It might have been Nova
Jul 14
Amir Avitzur
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Eric Keller
5
Jul 14
Fwd: Jigged vs unjigged Fillet brazing
This may just be a matter of distortion. If you finish your fillet on the outside of the bb, both the
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Fwd: Jigged vs unjigged Fillet brazing
This may just be a matter of distortion. If you finish your fillet on the outside of the bb, both the
Jul 14
Cliff McLeroy
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m-gineering
4
Jul 5
double kickstand (centerstand)
Thanks for the replies. I definitely want to prep the frame with some sort of kickstand plate. I have
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double kickstand (centerstand)
Thanks for the replies. I definitely want to prep the frame with some sort of kickstand plate. I have
Jul 5
Jon Kendziera
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hans jatzke
4
Jun 26
Shop cleaning: A couple of tools for sale
Hans, The fixture has sold, but to answer your question regarding how the thru axles work: The
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Shop cleaning: A couple of tools for sale
Hans, The fixture has sold, but to answer your question regarding how the thru axles work: The
Jun 26
Bubba
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John Thompson
16
Jun 18
Curiosity question to frame builders: How exactly are DT bosses done?
> Like Jon and you, I've never seen DT shifter bosses drilled through. I've never seen
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Curiosity question to frame builders: How exactly are DT bosses done?
> Like Jon and you, I've never seen DT shifter bosses drilled through. I've never seen
Jun 18