Originally Posted by
rjtedge
Quick question about the MAPP gas, did you use Mapp and oxy or just plain mapp? If just plain mapp how many canisters did you burn through for the frame?
Thanks
I used MAPP/air and used less than one canister for the whole frame & fork. For the bigger bits (BB, fork crown), I also used a propane torch (my plumbing tool) to help heat up the part. It takes a bit of patience and you have to focus on gradually getting the whole part up to the proper temp. I'm sure this would be much easier with O/A, but I couldn't swing that for my first frame.
Here's the torch I used:
http://www.bernzomatic.com/PRODUCTS/...3/Default.aspx