Current Projects chat and miscellany

What does he mean when he says the crown race is "too thin"?

Wanted to ask that too.
But the combined problem of hard to find French headset and a steerer cut too short may be an invitation for new forks (unless original ones are special/pantographed to match frame...)?

I havent been down to have a look yet but I think he means either the race doesnt quite make it all the way down the fork, or that it's too loose?! I told them to fit it as best they can anyway cus I'll photograph it and perhaps that'll be more helpful.