Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: Stewart S&S coupled sport tourer, Stewart Sunday light, Stewart Commuting, Stewart Touring, Co Motion Tandem, Stewart 3-Spd, Stewart Track, Fuji Finest, Mongoose Tomac ATB, GT Bravado ATB, JCP Folder, Stewart 650B ATB
The first 8 frames I did were based on a full scale drawing, taped to the floor. A few squares (adjustable wood worker versions are fine), bench vise and files and you're off to the races. I would tack the lug points than check alignment and complete the brazing, years later I "discovered" pinning.
One joint at a time construction using the "two halves" method (hockey stick) works fine.
Not yet mentioned are the facing and chasing tools. Do you have a relationship with a LBS or local builder you can have help out with this? Andy
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