Re: [CR] Stylin' 'nago

(Example: Framebuilders:Rene Herse)

Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:09:56 +0100
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Stylin' 'nago


Andrew R Stewart wrote:
> Jay- My question also. Here's my take on the caps. Cut a "V" into the
> top end of the SS running crosswise. Now you have two points
> diametrically opposite each other. File one a little bit shorter then
> the other. Bend the longer one to fit the shape of the seat lug then
> bend in the short outer point with a distinctive flattened shape. This
> give you a stepped pair of points, one on top of the other. Braze it up
> and file to clean up the dual shore lines.
>

I wouldn't be surprised if they used a dedicated tube punch /press to fashion the ends. Colnago always shone in making less work look good ;)

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands