straight frames without a jig
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dont try. Build a cheap wooden jig out of 2x6
there was a guy on here that just sandwiched the pieces between 2 2x6's, or/and plywood, with curouts for the weld areas. Simple. Im lost to what thread it was on, but use ur imagination.
I don't use a jig for my frames. As long as I use all the same size tubing, I can lay it all flat on my work bench, and it'll be square. That's why I buy 1" tubing in bulk, and just always use that. 
There's a steel supply place in the industrial area of pretty much every town. Mine's called S&K Steel. 1"x.065" tubing is about a buck a foot, which is cheap around here. Bulk was a bit of a joke, but I'll buy 40 or 50 feet, which they're nice enough to chop into 10 foot sections for me, so I can get it home in my truck. I use about 40 feet for one of my frames.
Is the tubing for the head tube and bb different?
NicksGarage said:
Yes, but I hang them off the edge of the table and/or put them on last. Same with the chain stays and seat stays.
What gauge for them?
NicksGarage said:
I use .065 tubing. Using .120 is fine but it's overkill. That's what they use to build motorcycles. Bike manufacturers use .065.
I put in the cups with a rubber mallet.
X-Ray check this link out its for the 80 20 Inc. in Indiana cool stuff we use it at work not overly exp. when you order stuff it comes with a comic book of things to build I'v seen frame jigs to tree houses each order had a different idea book.
http://www.8020.net/
Here's mine with some Japanese version rails punched steel tube from Menards . I got the rails from a factory revamp near us they were machine guards I also got some tall Japanese work benches for $25 each they are the green topped tables under the canoe in the background .
http://www.8020.net/
Here's mine with some Japanese version rails punched steel tube from Menards . I got the rails from a factory revamp near us they were machine guards I also got some tall Japanese work benches for $25 each they are the green topped tables under the canoe in the background .
Thanx for the replies and links fellas, I appreciate it, I will certainly check it out. Me building a jig is kinda putting the cart in front of the horse, but I'm tryin to get lots of ideas for when I'm ready.
