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Pro-Max 350w 6inch Bench Grinder – Review
I purchased this machine from Metal Polishing Supplies after an online search. It is a “Budget” model in the world of Bench Grinders and bears a ...
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Bespoke 2016
Predictably I went to the Bristol Bespoke show again this April to keep up to date with current ideas and trends. The photo above is ...
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Visit to Reynolds Technology
I was fortunate enough to receive a tour of the Reynolds factory in Birmingham whilst attending an informal meeting regarding a proposed frame builders cooperative, ...
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Servicing a Model W Gas Fluxer
I have been running my Gas Fluxer now for 2 years before the gas pressure dropped right off and it looked like it would need ...
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Bespoke 2015
I was given the privilege of exhibiting at this year’s Bespoke bicycle show in Bristol where I hoped to generate interest and contributions to this ...
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Flux Removal – Updated
Probably most novice framebuilders use flux and getting it off can be particularly tedious. I admit that I have only used cycle design fluxes for ...
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Vents and Drain Holes
There seems to be some disagreement as to when and where it is necessary to drill holes in a bicycle frame, so I decided I ...
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Bike Fitting and BikeCad at The Bicycle Academy
In March 2014 I attended a one day course on bike fitting and the use of the computer aided bicycle design software BikeCad which appears ...
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Bespoke Bicycle Show 2014
A bigger show again this year at the London Olympic Velodrome. This year there were several toolmakers present, in particular three frame building jigs on ...
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Home Made Fork Jig
I have managed to make a jig for building forks. I have found it very effective and it was not too difficult to make. I ...
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