I got my bike back from the LBS today (did not have the right tool for chasing & facing the bottom bracket shell). It's complete and rides wonderfully. Hasn't made any noises as yet, but it still has less than two miles on it. I'll post some images of the complete build after my camera charges.

I'm going to sum up the build this way: It was a profound learning experience, I enjoyed it enough to do it again. My next frame will be built mostly the same, but there will be several changes as well. It is my first frame and I'm proud of it, but it is not a perfect bike. I'll tentatively say so far it is adequately built, but no problems have cropped up. I expect it will show its faults as it ages and its final fate will probably be to hang on the wall, but I hope to get a couple of good seasons from it.

My next frame is going to be a double top tube road bike, I'll document its construction more closely than I did with the bomber.

Chapaneco, appreciate you for letting me share this thread. You've given me a lot of inspiration, and I thank you for that.

--A