Holy Cannholi!!:eek::eek:
03-16-17 | 04:36 PM
#26
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From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
I think it's ugly as hell, despite being useless for actual riding.
And I know from ugly drillium:
And I know from ugly drillium:
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
03-16-17 | 04:58 PM
#27
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
All that fancy work and no disclaimer, seller is asking for it imho. 
03-16-17 | 08:29 PM
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Bikes: 1986 Alan Record Carbonio, 1985 Vitus Plus Carbone 7, 1984 Peugeot PSV, 1972 Line Seeker, 1986(est.) Medici Aerodynamic (Project), 1985(est.) Peugeot PY10FC
03-16-17 | 10:19 PM
#29
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From: In my crap Apt.
Bikes: Not that many, just getting started.
I don't get how going overboard with drillum, to the point where structural integrity is compromised, has any value. I don't care for the over done swiss cheese aesthetics either. That being said I don't know how to go about drillum myself, at all, but if i did, I certainly wouldn't over do it the way these examples did. I just don't get it, no value at all for me.
03-16-17 | 10:38 PM
#30
I recall seeing something similar a couple years ago. Too many holes in both cases for me, however, at least the drillings look well thought-out and proportional.
Since drillium seems to be more about individualizing common bike parts, I'm always for it, wall-hanger or not, if it's done well.
DD
Since drillium seems to be more about individualizing common bike parts, I'm always for it, wall-hanger or not, if it's done well.
DD
03-17-17 | 05:04 AM
#31
What??? Only 2 wheels?
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
03-17-17 | 05:24 AM
#32
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I don't get how going overboard with drillum, to the point where structural integrity is compromised, has any value. I don't care for the over done swiss cheese aesthetics either. That being said I don't know how to go about drillum myself, at all, but if i did, I certainly wouldn't over do it the way these examples did. I just don't get it, no value at all for me.
Someone correctly and artistically doing drillium is an art in itself. They use custom jigs and templates to achieve the patterns and maintain straight lines, or smooth radii in curved uses. Two of the regulars here, Otis and Drillium Dude have become very well versed in properly and professionally doing good looking, artist level work on components
.A few examples of Drillium Dude's work: BikePorn.org
I wouldn't even dream of attempting
to drill, mill, or even paint details on a component, not a great idea when you have tremors in your hands from PD
.Bill
03-17-17 | 11:04 AM
#34
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From: In my crap Apt.
Bikes: Not that many, just getting started.
Its largely an aesthetic thing, more for the looks than for the actual weight loss. Some did try and use drillium to shave off a few grams, but that was more for the morale boost/mental aspect, than for achieving some goal in the bike's weight. This is why you often see milling, paint accents and pantographed logos accompanying drillium.
Someone correctly and artistically doing drillium is an art in itself. They use custom jigs and templates to achieve the patterns and maintain straight lines, or smooth radii in curved uses. Two of the regulars here, Otis and Drillium Dude have become very well versed in properly and professionally doing good looking, artist level work on components.
A few examples of Drillium Dude's work: BikePorn.org
I wouldn't even dream of attempting to drill, mill, or even paint details on a component, not a great idea when you have tremors in your hands from PD.
Bill
Someone correctly and artistically doing drillium is an art in itself. They use custom jigs and templates to achieve the patterns and maintain straight lines, or smooth radii in curved uses. Two of the regulars here, Otis and Drillium Dude have become very well versed in properly and professionally doing good looking, artist level work on components
.A few examples of Drillium Dude's work: BikePorn.org
I wouldn't even dream of attempting
to drill, mill, or even paint details on a component, not a great idea when you have tremors in your hands from PD.Bill
03-17-17 | 11:52 AM
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
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03-17-17 | 06:07 PM
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