Difference between revisions of "PVD IS Head Tube"
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The 4130 stock required for this part is very rare. 1.750 OD x .250 Wall. | The 4130 stock required for this part is very rare. 1.750 OD x .250 Wall. | ||
| − | I ended up ordering the stock from [http://www.factorysteel.com/aircraft-tubing.htm Factory Steel and Metal Supply Co.] out of Detroit, MI. [http://www.emjmetals.com/ | + | I ended up ordering the stock from [http://www.factorysteel.com/aircraft-tubing.htm Factory Steel and Metal Supply Co.] out of Detroit, MI. [http://www.emjmetals.com/ EMJ Metals] out of Freemont would be another good choice. |
The price was $18.70 per foot with a $20 cut charge from 20 foot lengths. A six foot section should be enough to get 14 x 4.5" tubes. | The price was $18.70 per foot with a $20 cut charge from 20 foot lengths. A six foot section should be enough to get 14 x 4.5" tubes. | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 31 July 2007
Most framebuilders that work with steel have ignored the newer integrated headset design. I belive that it is the future. I decided to make up some very special head tubes for my bike projects.
Contents
Design
Stock
The 4130 stock required for this part is very rare. 1.750 OD x .250 Wall.
I ended up ordering the stock from Factory Steel and Metal Supply Co. out of Detroit, MI. EMJ Metals out of Freemont would be another good choice.
The price was $18.70 per foot with a $20 cut charge from 20 foot lengths. A six foot section should be enough to get 14 x 4.5" tubes.
Machining
A bushing was required to hold the part during machining.
