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Old 02-13-09, 09:35 AM
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faux lugs

basically what i want to do is take a frame without any lugs, and add my own lugs purely for aestetics.


heres the basic process i invisage:
cut the lugs flat from say 2mm steel/alu sheet in the pattern i desire
roll the flat shapes into curves
place on frame
attach to frame
fill gaps between the rolled sections
file/sand smooth
job done


what would be the best way to attach the lugs to the frame?
seeing as the lugs are just for looks, does it matter that i use aluminium? aluminium is just easier to work.
what should i use to fill the gaps?

any other tips/advice?

sorry for noob questions, im pretty new to all this stuff.
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