1945 Raleigh Factory How a Bicycle is Made Film.
08-27-12, 07:09 PM
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1945 Raleigh Factory How a Bicycle is Made Film.
I'm not sure if this has been posted before, but for those who haven't stumbled across it, its' an amazing film. 
https://vimeo.com/39401575
https://vimeo.com/39401575
08-27-12, 07:27 PM
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Wonder how long that guy submerged in the fumes from the "special solution" lasted...
Thanks for a marvelous view!
Thanks for a marvelous view!
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Great vid, thx for posting the link. I enjoyed the enamel dipping segment, and the face on the 'junior' employee whose task it was to move components from a conveyor to the 'skilled' assembly workers.
Here's an interesting video on how a modern frame is made. Sorry it has a commercial up front.
https://science.discovery.com/videos/...le-frames.html
Here's an interesting video on how a modern frame is made. Sorry it has a commercial up front.
https://science.discovery.com/videos/...le-frames.html
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Wonder how long that guy submerged in the fumes from the "special solution" lasted...
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Ha. I think you are confusing him with the guy that treats the frames for rust.... all those preservatives gave him unnaturally long life.
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I've been given to understand that working for Raleigh was considered a good job, and that advancement was very much a case of 'dead man's shoes.' I think that's partly my attraction to them. I feel a very real connection to the men who made my bicycles. They worked hard, tried hard, turned out a very decent product, and took pride in their work. The least I can do is make sure their efforts don't just rust into obscurity.
08-28-12, 02:32 AM
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PT, Interesting link with other interesting videos included, thanks for sharing.
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have we not seen this vid just a few months ago on this forum??
we need a gag prize for the next forumite to post it!
we need a gag prize for the next forumite to post it!
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Excellent link.
Even if it was posted before.
Makes us aware of what went into making our Vintage Bikes.
Now I need to go find a Raleigh from 1945-1955!
Even if it was posted before.
Makes us aware of what went into making our Vintage Bikes.
Now I need to go find a Raleigh from 1945-1955!
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I'd love to see some chain rings made with the heron for a modern 10 speed setup. Cotterless of course. give me a double with something like 52 / 36 and the heron. I'd find a Raleigh to build if those were available.
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