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Had a productive afternoon today after a few weeks off doing other things. It's looking a lot more bike shaped. The contrasting colours are awesome.
A few things that I've done differently to last time. You'll see the finger joints at the joints. I bought a finger jointer for the router and it made the joints a hell of a lot quicker than building it up in layers like I did last time. I think they look kind of cool too. The down side to the finger joints is that it's not hollow (yet). Hollowing out is going to need a lot more care than last time and will need plenty of jigs/ router guides. I need to get it to within 1mm tolerance to achieve what I'm aiming for. If I'm being honest, the plan was to get it CNC cut from the model file but I couldn't find anyone to do it without more than doubling the cost of the frame. Now needs a steady hand!
Hollowing out and making the drop outs is next on the list.
Inserts are on their way from Ceeway and I got a pretty cool donor bike off ebay for components.
Alpina full carbon forks
Ultegra shifters, and gears
Dura Ace chain set and BB
FSA Energy brakes
Swisside Heidi wheels with red anodised hubs
Carbon bars
It also came with an orange/ red anodised seat post that is a similar colour to the Padauk. I'm undecided whether it'll work or not. Will have to try it and see. Carbon seat post will be the alternative.
I think the rear end is now looking pretty sexy if I say so myself