Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
Many frames have been built with very simple tools. No real need for powered mitering unless you're going SS or Ti. Besides the usual fabrication shop stuff tubing holding blocks/clamps are a nice thing that will be used a lot. If you're building infrequently and have a flat surface that you're good trusting I suggest a tube holding set up based on that surface. Alex Meade makes some. The only real reason to have a formal jig is to quicken the build time. Many people will wait till after a few frames before shelling out the $ for a quality and useable jig.
My I ask where you are located? Some aspiring builders will take a building class of find a mentor to help them. Andy
I'm in Santa Cruz, CA, I've searched a bit and found a web page that has a list of local builders here, but haven't reached out to anyone due to human malware going around. For now I'll likely just be learning solo, but certainly would love to be mentored in the future. I've got a decent table, are you referring to his holding blocks? I would be curious to see basic holding setups as mentioned for ideas.
Thanks!