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Old 04-19-19 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart
As I read this blog I noted the various mistakes in the tubing and lug references but then the shot of the welded lugs came up and my heart skipped a beat. Not sure I'd want to be seen riding this frame

This blog does show the new generation coming to frame building that has little exposure to the traditional ways, design and execution. For better or worse... Andy
I had more of the sharp, short intake of breath. A gasp?

You're telling me he went to all this trouble but didn't research how to join everything? Then he goes on to state that he'll be brazing on some other bits?

Besides grinding away the welds I'd be worried about the metal fatigue from the heat.
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