tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924768814112596827.post6176039186816379987..comments2023-04-26T22:44:38.255+08:00Comments on Suzy's Blog: LugworkSuzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333995326888139134noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924768814112596827.post-92220341558374674932011-07-03T03:27:46.123+08:002011-07-03T03:27:46.123+08:00Susy ....... great work on Ben's bike. I am su...Susy ....... great work on Ben's bike. I am sure he will be delighted. <br /><br />Keep up the great work and blog. rich (La Crosse, WI USA)Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03772159622859015625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924768814112596827.post-16385304490026651962011-05-11T17:35:57.378+08:002011-05-11T17:35:57.378+08:00Awesome, thanks Suzy.
I have just sent my first f...Awesome, thanks Suzy.<br /><br />I have just sent my first frame to paint, and am eagerly planning the next. It is quite addictive!olliethecamelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806023879008993710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924768814112596827.post-68624721463858498072011-05-11T05:25:02.506+08:002011-05-11T05:25:02.506+08:00Hi Ollie,
Good question! It depends on the dimens...Hi Ollie,<br /><br />Good question! It depends on the dimensions and shape of the cutout as to what tools I use.<br /><br />For these (large) ones, I started by drilling 3mm holes in the drill press just in from the corners of the triangle, so the hole comes to about 0.5mm from the edge of the cutout.<br /><br />Then I make a 3mm hole in the center using the drill press, and enlarge it until it overlaps the other holes, or comes close to an edge.<br /><br />All the finish work is done with files - mainly a set of key files. These are slightly larger than a needle file, but smaller than a normal file. My set is from Pferd: http://www.pferdusa.com/products/201a/201a15/201a150803P.html<br /><br />These files are really nice for this work - they're a Swiss 2 cut, which is equivalent to a smooth American cut file, but rougher than most needle files. In any case, they make short work of lugs.<br /><br />So when cutting with the files, I start with the corners, by extending the hole I made with the drill press to the corner with a 3mm dia file. Then I use either a tringle or flat file to bring the sides down to meet the corners.<br /><br />I finish with needle files, as they leave a much smoother edge.<br /><br />It's heaps of fun, and very relaxing work.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333995326888139134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924768814112596827.post-4295135556207525032011-05-11T02:16:45.566+08:002011-05-11T02:16:45.566+08:00Can't wait to see what this frame turns out li...Can't wait to see what this frame turns out like....! What tools do you use for cutting such tidy triangles out the lugs?<br /><br />Ollie.olliethecamelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806023879008993710noreply@blogger.com