Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart

Dropout replacements (on a steel frame at least) are one of those jobs that sounds so easy and pat but often turns out to be harder than expected, even when done by those with some building experience. If the replacements are the exact same the job is less challenging but if the dropouts are different expect some stay manipulations at the least. If there's chrome involved, I would walk away. While a jig does make some aspects easier it is not at all needed.

I view dropout replacements not due to incident damage to be an indication that the bike might not be the better choice for the intended use. Andy