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HamboneSlim 12-20-16 02:14 PM

Available on ebay right now, if you hurry:

http://www.darkhollowdulcimers.com/worstd01.jpg

http://www.darkhollowdulcimers.com/worstd02.jpg

From the ad, "Outer ring nicely drilled."

:twitchy:

rootboy 12-20-16 02:20 PM

"....after a night on the town of course."

KonAaron Snake 12-20-16 02:24 PM

Friends don't let friends drill campy chainrings drunk.

TimmyT 12-20-16 02:45 PM

Here's another good example:


Originally Posted by TimmyT (Post 19262371)
And this is a great image of drillium that is terrible:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Aa...=w1225-h923-no

I think we can agree that this would detract value from a bike, and likely from the b-o'-c


KonAaron Snake 12-20-16 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by TimmyT (Post 19262404)
Here's another good example:

Sheesh...that would even distract from green tires!

rootboy 12-20-16 04:39 PM

And then, there are the superb examples, thus;


http://www.drilliumrevival.com/about.html

BlueDevil63 12-20-16 07:20 PM

Just to poke the bear(s). This is off my '72 Masi. Came like this from the original owner but certainly it is not factory. I added the paint infill. I like it but would not claim it is more reliable or that it wouldn't cause problems with many miles. But then chainrings don't last forever anyway.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/4/3701/1...6dd73362_b.jpg

https://c6.staticflickr.com/3/2881/1...f735d021_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3745/1...aca6d463_b.jpg

The Zeus drillium is from the factory:

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5523/1...659863f3_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3666/1...c6519388_b.jpg

clubman 12-20-16 08:09 PM

My only current drillium and I think it's my fave crank. Probably factory, sorry for crap pic. Pedals came with it.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NP...o=w908-h681-no

BlueDevil63 12-20-16 11:28 PM

Forgot to answer the thread question. For me well done drillium can enhance the value.

repechage 12-21-16 12:56 AM


Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake (Post 19262349)
Friends don't let friends drill campy chainrings drunk.

"The bit is sharp, it won't wander" love my Starret spring loaded center punch.

repechage 12-21-16 01:00 AM


Originally Posted by BlueDevil63 (Post 19263343)
Forgot to answer the thread question. For me well done drillium can enhance the value.

Looking for a guy or gal to copy a Confente ring. Almost have convinced a gal to whip out the rotary table on her Bridgeport and give it a go...
If I was single I would be in love, a girl who can fabricate.

rootboy 12-21-16 06:06 AM

A female machinist? Where, oh pray tell? As your attorney I advise you to have her do it,
and take pics while she's doing so.

crank_addict 12-22-16 06:19 PM

legendary-

What do you think these bars, or any other 'drillium' piece from this very special would fetch? ;)

http://cycling-passion.com/wp-conten...ecord-bike.jpg

steelbikeguy 12-22-16 09:45 PM


Originally Posted by crank_addict (Post 19266739)
legendary-

What do you think these bars, or any other 'drillium' piece from this very special would fetch? ;)

http://cycling-passion.com/wp-conten...ecord-bike.jpg


with all of those holes in the handlebar???

Definitely not safe for long rides... might be okay for an hour, though. :)


Steve in Peoria

repechage 12-22-16 10:51 PM

A possible back up bike, wrong seatpost, stem, no Windsor graphics.


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