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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
tho...@kokopedli.com
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Alex Meade
2
Aug 26
seeking advice on tips for lathing very hard steel
Carbide. Insert tooling if you can. If you're using a cutoff (aka "parting") tool, pay
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seeking advice on tips for lathing very hard steel
Carbide. Insert tooling if you can. If you're using a cutoff (aka "parting") tool, pay
Aug 26
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
AJ XOXO
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Travis Ruth
8
Aug 23
Torch tip Adapter for using Meco multiport tips on a non-Meco torch?
Yo Jim G, I received your off list email but suspect you're not seeing mine. Could you please
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Torch tip Adapter for using Meco multiport tips on a non-Meco torch?
Yo Jim G, I received your off list email but suspect you're not seeing mine. Could you please
Aug 23
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
Chris Kvale
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Michael F.
3
Jun 17
Re: [Frame] Digest for framebuilders@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic
What shifter was the OP trying to get to work ? Simplex retrofriction shifters will sometimes have a
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Re: [Frame] Digest for framebuilders@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic
What shifter was the OP trying to get to work ? Simplex retrofriction shifters will sometimes have a
Jun 17
AJ XOXO
, …
tnort...@gmail.com
5
Jun 9
Meco Midget tips still available
It's really sad that we've lost some people that have supported the framebuilding community.
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Meco Midget tips still available
It's really sad that we've lost some people that have supported the framebuilding community.
Jun 9
tnort...@gmail.com
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Jon Norstog
2
May 25
Painting is underway!
That's a nice setup, Norton. I still paint outdoors, mainly because of my lungs, but also because
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Painting is underway!
That's a nice setup, Norton. I still paint outdoors, mainly because of my lungs, but also because
May 25
good friend
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Duane Draper
2
May 9
seeking Bellingham builder
I'm about 90 minutes south in N Seattle not far from I-5. There are couple others here depending
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seeking Bellingham builder
I'm about 90 minutes south in N Seattle not far from I-5. There are couple others here depending
May 9
Mark Bulgier
,
Jon Norstog
2
May 6
Henry James jig on Seattle CraigsList
That is a killer price for that jig. It looks like it was never used. I'm tempted. Virus-free.www
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Henry James jig on Seattle CraigsList
That is a killer price for that jig. It looks like it was never used. I'm tempted. Virus-free.www
May 6
Dan Chambers
May 1
T47 Lugged BB Shell?
There's some discussion over this side of the Atlantic via Paul at Ellis Briggs on designing and
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T47 Lugged BB Shell?
There's some discussion over this side of the Atlantic via Paul at Ellis Briggs on designing and
May 1
Andy Newlands
Apr 18
For Sale: Marchetti rear triangle brazing fixture
Howdy: I am selling a Marchetti rear triangle brazing fixture. Pick up at the Strawberry Garage. $300
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For Sale: Marchetti rear triangle brazing fixture
Howdy: I am selling a Marchetti rear triangle brazing fixture. Pick up at the Strawberry Garage. $300
Apr 18
tnort...@gmail.com
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Mark Stonich
16
Apr 14
Tube Bender?
One of the cleverest gents I know put a smooth, relatively tight radius bend in 0.028" x 7/8
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Tube Bender?
One of the cleverest gents I know put a smooth, relatively tight radius bend in 0.028" x 7/8
Apr 14
tnort...@gmail.com
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Dan Chambers
5
Apr 13
Brass/Bronze vs. 38% Silver?
" I think "Sif" is is a UK or EU designation " SIF is the UK-based
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Brass/Bronze vs. 38% Silver?
" I think "Sif" is is a UK or EU designation " SIF is the UK-based
Apr 13
czer...@rogers.com
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AJ XOXO
20
Apr 11
Ultra light weight torch hoses, RIP Kent White
Oh dang. I was hoping the ImpGen guy was going to bring those black rubber welding hoses that
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Ultra light weight torch hoses, RIP Kent White
Oh dang. I was hoping the ImpGen guy was going to bring those black rubber welding hoses that
Apr 11
tnort...@gmail.com
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Cliff McLeroy
5
Apr 11
Head Tube Question
I buy most of my 4130 from Wicks, and a bit from Online metals. Wick's usually has some good
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Head Tube Question
I buy most of my 4130 from Wicks, and a bit from Online metals. Wick's usually has some good
Apr 11