Building my new frame - shiney frame pics added!

[jimplops]

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That looks fantastic, worth hanging it on a wall till painted and parts sourced.

 

[Mike Muz]

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Clear would be my choice , just so I could see my work .

But only if it were as neat as yours , otherwise I wouldn't post any pics on the forum 'til it's painted !

Mike

 

[trickylad]

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Cheers Rick!
I was restricted on the drop out selection by what they had in stock.
I'll be running this 1x10 so I've bought a SRAM XO clutch rear mech and I'm planning on some Middleburn cranks and a Superstar wide/narrow chainring.
The rest is still up in the air!

saw the dropouts but can you replace the mech hanger should you have a big off

 

[makster]

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Cheers Rick!
I was restricted on the drop out selection by what they had in stock.
I'll be running this 1x10 so I've bought a SRAM XO clutch rear mech and I'm planning on some Middleburn cranks and a Superstar wide/narrow chainring.
The rest is still up in the air!

saw the dropouts but can you replace the mech hanger should you have a big off

It's steel, I'll just bend it back into place

 

[BerthaPog]

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Seems such a shame to cover up all that hard work. Top job.

I've not ruled out clearcoat yet

We_are_Stevo's "raw" explosif: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=168666

 

[biglev]

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Wow makster i go away for a few weeks and you have become a master craftsman. quality work my friend! i Love it. I have some jig gear and rods if you want. let em know waht you are lookign at for home building and i can help you out. looks wicked. 2k clear coat in canz that are pro level from specaisit paints can do a great long lasting job: http://www.specialistpaints.com/product ... -coat-canz

 

[elPedro666]

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Fantastic handiwork, you must be really proud of yourself - I'm impressed and jealous in equal measure!

Bet you can't wait to get it muddy...

 

[mullinino]

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looking well,my man....very nice indeed! I've just ordered my tubeset for my second build myself,its a wee bit addictive isn't it? Here's a tentative sneakypeaky at my first build with overprotective downtube censorship until I get website domain etc up and running in the next few days......it's a 29er afore yees ask....more soon if anyone's interested :roll:

 

[Smithjss70]

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Mark,

Thanks for documenting and sharing the course. You have a natural talent with the brazing and the frame turned out superb. I couldn't imagine covering those memories up with a coat of mere paint. It will be an heirloom to pass on!

 

[makster]

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looking well,my man....very nice indeed! I've just ordered my tubeset for my second build myself,its a wee bit addictive isn't it? Here's a tentative sneakypeaky at my first build with overprotective downtube censorship until I get website domain etc up and running in the next few days......it's a 29er afore yees ask....more soon if anyone's interested :roll:

That's ace!
More please

Mark,

Thanks for documenting and sharing the course. You have a natural talent with the brazing and the frame turned out superb. I couldn't imagine covering those memories up with a coat of mere paint. It will be an heirloom to pass on!

Thank you. I've been talking to a local metal finisher today about polishing options