Congrats to the son on his new house. That is a big accomplishment nowadays.
Caps are coming in nicely.
Caps are coming in nicely.
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Life has been busy, and the summer is hot, but got to the trimming and capping of the main tubes to head tube connection. All major welding done. Some cleanup to go, and decide how/if to paint. Then put some bicycle parts on and ride.
(got sweaty and didn’t take pics of the finished caps, so, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )
Don't forget to cross the finish line (and Finished Thread) in the next 6 days!!!
Hope this build 'flight' hasn't been delayed....
"Ground control to Pilot John..."
"Ground control to Pilot John..."
Still in it… just got busy with more important things in life. (Elder care.) The weather isn’t going to cooperate for painting, so looking into the BLO methodology. Also, most of the parts got delayed, so I’ll have about 1-1/2 days for final assembly.
- if nothing comes up.
Still a fun build, learning occurred, and always fun to play along. Looking forward to reviewing all the threads and seeing the final pics.
- if nothing comes up.
Still a fun build, learning occurred, and always fun to play along. Looking forward to reviewing all the threads and seeing the final pics.
Ok, so I got out and wire brushed the frame:
Then I used a heat gun to get the frame hot enough you wouldn’t want to touch it and applied the BLO. I read somewhere that helps the metal “absorb” the oil a bit, speeds drying, and maybe forms a bit of patina. No patina immediatley, but she’s done. With rain and/or 99% humidity for the forseeable future, paint wasn’t going to happen. I’ve threatened a bare frame a few times before… here ya go!
It’ll have a good five days to dry/cure before assembly.
Then I used a heat gun to get the frame hot enough you wouldn’t want to touch it and applied the BLO. I read somewhere that helps the metal “absorb” the oil a bit, speeds drying, and maybe forms a bit of patina. No patina immediatley, but she’s done. With rain and/or 99% humidity for the forseeable future, paint wasn’t going to happen. I’ve threatened a bare frame a few times before… here ya go!
It’ll have a good five days to dry/cure before assembly.
Beautiful!!!Ok, so I got out and wire brushed the frame:
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Then I used a heat gun to get the frame hot enough you wouldn’t want to touch it and applied the BLO. I read somewhere that helps the metal “absorb” the oil a bit, speeds drying, and maybe forms a bit of patina. No patina immediatley, but she’s done. With rain and/or 99% humidity for the forseeable future, paint wasn’t going to happen. I’ve threatened a bare frame a few times before… here ya go!
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It’ll have a good five days to dry/cure before assembly.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Nothing wrong with a bare frame when the metal looks that good! Get it across the line!
LOVE the clipons!!!
I’m diggin’ the BLO finish. Not sure how well it come through in pics, but it looks almost like a varnish in person. The brushed steel takes on character and the welds pop.
Assembled enough for a first test ride Some adjustments to be made but I’ll cross the finish line.
Morning ride pics: I’ll switch to the PC to view the full screen and set up the finished thread. Cruises nice and easy.
Such a beauty man! BRAVO!
Later on you may want to cut the excess seatpost below the seattube, but it looks awesome!!!!
To show off the twin tubes, you just about have to use an angled shot. In my opinion this one shows off the bike the best
Later on you may want to cut the excess seatpost below the seattube, but it looks awesome!!!!
To show off the twin tubes, you just about have to use an angled shot. In my opinion this one shows off the bike the best
