aaagh…construction break

frame construction has to be put on hold for a couple of weeks while i put together a portfolio and application for next fall.

meanwhile, i got a flickr account to make it easier to upload photos. see the ST-DT joint photos here. also see the weird torch holder/helpful shop gremlin thing i made here.

also i have a chance to get some sweeeeet stainless rear drops from an exclusive overseas supplier…which would be perfect except that they’re for a 64° CS-SS angle, whereas i’ve got a 68° or so. so i’m thinking of bending the seat stays up to make up the difference…kinda like an old Hetchins or a Lyon.

braze-on list and schedule

before main triangle assembly:
prep new HT: drill vent holes
drill bottle boss holes, braze ST bosses (done)
prep lugs (bevel edges, ream out to fit)
drill 1st (outer) pin holes
manipulate lug points to fit, determine clamping method
do a practice braze

braze-ons:
DT shifter bosses…eyeball position (12-13 cm from HT center), secure with file tang or vise-grips
TT cable stops…
CS cable stop…
over-BB cable guides…make hold-down
Quickchainger…

cleanup:
modify file