Originally Posted by
RapidRobert
I have nothing but respect for good welding, but where's the art in it? Do you make creative decisions for the joints? Or is the perfection of the bead your goal? I suppose the freedom from preset angles forced by the lugs, and the manipulation of the shape of the tubes are artistic, so I thank you for setting me straight on that. Guess I'm just an old school Luggite!
Don't get me wrong, I prefer lugged frames for their aesthetic appeal, but welding is an art form and a science.