Tools
Some Small Lathe and Milling Machine Projects
Since Jon Thompson’s post on introduction to a lathe I thought it worthwhile to share a few of the small bits I have produced since ...
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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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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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Angle Grinder review – Makita GA4034 100mm
I had always assumed angle grinders were far too cumbersome for cutting cycle tubing, especially for mitreing. This was based on my experience with my ...
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Make Your Own Framebuilding Jig
By Jonathan Thompson My first experiences of frame building involved some sort of jig. This was some angle iron bolted to a sheet of MDF ...
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Framebuilder Tooling – Using a Lathe
By Jonathan Thompson I have to confess to being a tool buyer. I’ve generally found the sooner you buy tooling the sooner it pays for ...
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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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Basic Hand Tools
This of course does not include all the tools you need to build a frame up into a bike! 1. A Vice 2. Soft vice ...
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