Re: [CR]Cromor- tubing used

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 23:24:07 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Cromor- tubing used
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 12/21/03 8:18:32 PM, NortonMarg@aol.com writes:
>Tesch thought the TrueTemper was a nightmare because it wasn't very straight.
>If you take the time to run a dial indicator down it's length, and then
>again
>at 90, 180 and 270 degrees, you can make your own judgment. Even with true
>seamless, there is almost always a "bow" in the tube, but nothing like
>what you
>get when you start welding it into a tube from one end to the other. You
>can
>grind it round, but not straight. It's much better now.
Phil Brown
San Rafael, Calif.