Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
Angles can shift with heat, especially in the BB shell with it's uneven mass distribution. This is one reason that some will tack the complete main triangle to "fix" the various angles and lengths at one time.
What is the filler for the DT and for the ST? Are there pins in the joint of both? To pull a pinned joint they have to be first drilled out.
At this point the "best" choice is to either start over with new ST, DT and shell or cut off the majority of the DT and grind out the rest. If you're inclined to do the first then after reordering the new stuff go back and try to bend the DT and ST back to the right angle. Either you do and continue or you screw up the tubes even more and then fall back on the best, the replacements. Andy.
Thanks Andy. The filler is silver and currently there is only one pin in the DT joint. I was afraid that I'd have to start over after this all happened. Could I try to heat up the joint a bit and try to open up the angle a bit? If not then I'll have to bite the bullet and order some new metal. Maybe I'll tack the triangle this time. Man what a bummer!! It was turning out to be a beautiful frame.
Brandon