Neato project, Henry. Couple of things come to mind.


Firstly on bike shops and having tools of the trade.


Can't speak for all but I do have a new understanding of why some just don't have or bother with old stuff. There's a LBS I sometimes frequent and really enjoy their enthusiasm for older bikes. Yet, they know their limits and or not fully adequate to service a few. One reason is profitability and target customer base. Realistic, why invest in a face and reamer if they might only have a one customer a year for such need? The other is about this particular shop only purchased it a few years ago from the original owner (40+ years in biz) but they didn't include the tools. Recent owner had to start fresh and stock up with all new from Park. BTW: Also noted how particular and organized with these tools among a half dozen techs. Share lots so it goes back to the proper storage spot but easy access.


The wood bike project.
There's some stable species when used in laminate, but how does one align a frame when building? Then how do you keep it stable from distorting in different climates? High humidity and or change in temps is tricky.