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Old 12-01-15 | 09:34 AM
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There is a book out there which I have read that many express concerns about the frame building instructions. At one time I believe it was titled (or sub titled) "Cooking a bike in your kitchen". A number of years ago the author also had posted some vids to YouTubes. I believe the author was French Candian. I see, offered on EBay frequently, a book titled "Lugged Bicycle Frame Construction, A manual for the First Time Builder" Lugged Bicycle Frame Construction A Manual for The First Time Builder Build A 1442186305 | eBay I am not sure if this is the same book/author. But if you are interested in the book you might want to do some more research before spending the $.

I wonder where the OP is located. There are many people who can help out with hands on instruction all over the place (including a number of formal for pay classes). While learning many of the processes and methods of frame construction is not too hard via long distance (books, vids, text forums) some of the details and body motions (torch handling, file use as examples) are best taught in person to reduce acquiring poor methods at the start of your education. Doug Fattic has posted a lot on this topic, how to learn. Doing a forum search for his posts is where I would first start my reading. Andy (who has had 4 "teachers" over the years and still does less the best torch handling).
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