lugged track fork build

[thatcher]

so iv got a oxy cutting torch and some welding skills. was looking to get into frame building and was thinking that a lugged track fork would be a good start. i should be able to buy everything i need from web sites right? iv taken a jewelry class n am pretty good with a saw so i want to cut the lugs up all fancy like. any tips or words of incouragment. whats the best supplier n simplest way to do this?

[thatcher]

nova cycles lookes like they have a pretty good deal on a crown n tubes. i should be able to get everything i need from them i think

[silversmith]

iv taken a jewelry class n am pretty good with a saw

Diamond files are my friends too!

I've got the same bug and was just looking at http://www.novacycles.com/

I'm thinking of a touring bike to start.

Right now I'm torching on old frames for practice.

[SamHall]

so iv got a oxy cutting torch and some welding skills. was looking to get into frame building and was thinking that a lugged track fork would be a good start. i should be able to buy everything i need from web sites right? iv taken a jewelry class n am pretty good with a saw so i want to cut the lugs up all fancy like. any tips or words of incouragment. whats the best supplier n simplest way to do this?

Simplest way? Get your stuff at Nova, including a crown with the rake built in and build a straight bladed fork. It will be easier to keep it aligned without a jig.
Do some practice brazing beforehand too!