How do you dispose of "broken" frames?
07-16-17 | 06:16 AM
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Close-up of the dropout/wood interface possible? Not sure what you did there.
I have an old Al Cannondale frame I got which was broken. I did about the same thing, but didn't make the back end long enough. Need to rework that part.
I have an old Al Cannondale frame I got which was broken. I did about the same thing, but didn't make the back end long enough. Need to rework that part.
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07-16-17 | 06:27 AM
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07-16-17 | 06:39 AM
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And a clever one at that! I've seen variations on this theme before. Is it more stable configured backward like that? I've got a few Comb Company Lamberts I plan to use in a similar way.
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07-16-17 | 06:42 AM
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Hmmm... I have my "retired" frame hanging on the fence in the alley awaiting the metal scrappers. Maybe I should retrieve it and finish cutting it into pieces. I presume the key is to get the lengths right so the notes are pleasing?
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07-16-17 | 09:03 AM
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Stamped dropouts, just bent them out 90 degrees and screwed into the wood through the rack eyelets.
07-16-17 | 09:04 AM
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And a clever one at that! I've seen variations on this theme before. Is it more stable configured backward like that? I've got a few Comb Company Lamberts I plan to use in a similar way.
07-16-17 | 09:26 AM
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I'm giving away all my ideas but I don't have the time or the tubes.
Here's my main reference, all you will ever need to know.DIY Tubular-Bell Chimes "Say It With Chimes"
07-16-17 | 09:57 AM
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Indeed, plus the creativity in mounting them. My plans were to hang the tubes by shifter cables from a chainring, maybe use a cog for a striker, and maybe something like an old piece of saddle leather for a sail.
I'm giving away all my ideas but I don't have the time or the tubes.
Here's my main reference, all you will ever need to know.DIY Tubular-Bell Chimes "Say It With Chimes"
I'm giving away all my ideas but I don't have the time or the tubes.
Here's my main reference, all you will ever need to know.DIY Tubular-Bell Chimes "Say It With Chimes"
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1979 Trek 710 (first frame-up build)
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1984 Peugeot Urban Express (funky rando-esque 26" gravel grinder)
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07-16-17 | 11:08 AM
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Regarding the chimes, for purity of the sound, be aware that it's going to be difficult to get them just right. Brazed-on cable guides, shifter bosses, bottle mounts, etc. will alter the tonal quality. So will butted tubing.
Cosmetically, the striker (if a cog) will beat the tar out of them. And they'll rust.
On second thought, to hell with all that. They'll be so freaking cool it won't matter.
Cosmetically, the striker (if a cog) will beat the tar out of them. And they'll rust.
On second thought, to hell with all that. They'll be so freaking cool it won't matter.
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