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With NAHBS looming in just over a week, I have completed the first
frameset in my new shop. From here, things will be full bore. The blog
updates will be coming a few times a week from now on, and I am so
excited to restart the framebuilding gig in my own space in Sutton,
MA. It's a fantastic town and a cool old mill that received a major
face lift after almost being left for dead back in the 60s. This is my
room as I found it...
It was a great blank canvas and has taken shape since then. I've brought
in two Bridgeports, a LeBlond lathe, and all of my other tools. I will
be taking delivery of my new Anvil Super Journeyman frame jig and Anvil
mitering fixtures at the show. But this will give you a little taste of
the progress so far.
It was a great blank canvas and has taken shape since then. I've brought
in two Bridgeports, a LeBlond lathe, and all of my other tools. I will
be taking delivery of my new Anvil Super Journeyman frame jig and Anvil
mitering fixtures at the show. But this will give you a little taste of
the progress so far. 
So things are coming along. And here are some photos of the first frame. Here are the joints post-brazing. You can see the flux, which is an acid that gobbles up oxides and other nasties during brazing and promotes the flow of the silver into the joint, on the surface with little to no burning. Heat control is everything in preventing charring of the flux.
Here is the result after soaking off the flux.
This bike will be on display at NAHBS, along with two others that should be back from the painter on Friday. I'll be posting up pictures when I get them.
If you are going to Richmond, please stop by and say hi. I will be in booth 529/531 (across from Chris King's 20' x 20' I believe).
Happy cycling!
If you are going to Richmond, please stop by and say hi. I will be in booth 529/531 (across from Chris King's 20' x 20' I believe).
Happy cycling!
very nice! congrats mikey! glad you got such a great place. good things to come.
(02.17.10)Wow! I've never seen a frame in that state before. I hope Richmond is good to you! Missing you!! xoxox
(02.17.10)m
The shop looks great! We are so proud of you. Love ya
(02.17.10)Zank the website looks great, love seeing your new space coming along. Congratulations!!!
(02.17.10)That is beautiful work. Best of luck to you. Those are gems.
(02.17.10)shop's lookin really good! but, uh, where do the seatstays go???
(02.17.10)whata bike....
whata man...
whata artist...
most of all: whata friend with yo best friend at yo side...
ronnie
(02.28.10)Welcome to Sutton! I live in town and I'm pumped that your new shop is here. Hope to get a chance to visit someday!
(03.03.10)Jeff