Lug porn

Because looks or...?

Just a skin deep porn-feeling, no proper reasons. I guess it's a better way for builders to innovate if unrestricted by angles at clusters?

So true, plus lug porn invites over the topology.

So I recently purchased a Nervex lugged path frame which has recently been refinished in dark green. As a little project, I thought I'd give some lug lining a go. Purchased a lug lining pen, small pot of Humbrol enamel (+ thinners), and gave it a go on my beater Dawes 'Chevron' to practice.

The result is so shit, I'm too embarrassed to even post the pictures up here. I found it impossible to get a consistent narrow line, and mine only looks good from 10 yards. That's with pretty plain lugs. I'd hate to even try with Nervex. I'm no artist.

Does anyone know of anyone in SW London/ Surrey who'd be able to do a professional job for me, without my having to sell a kidney to pay for it?

Thanks.

Rauler:

I've wondered about DIY lug-lining as well, but I can't help thinking that the "real lug-lining pens" are only usable by professionals. The construction of the "nib" (coming at it from the perspective of having done caligraphy) means you have to have a super-steady hand to get a consistent line. I would have thought your average person could get decent results with a normal tipped marker, but then you have to do more research around what will be the right type of permanent ink/paint.
I had a nervex lugged frame I was going to lug-line with a silver marker like this (but I sold it before getting round to it):

but I am not sure if you could get a similar thing for non-metallic colours. I am planning to have a go at this sometime in the next few months, but waiting on the right frame. I back myself on the steady hand (bc of calligraphy) but I think the right pen is the vital issue. I would love to have a crack with a proper lug-liner, but I would be concerned about similar line thickness issues. Let me know what solution you come up with...

I've been in touch with a local signwriter who could be interested in doing the job, but the reality is I'm unlikely to get change out of £100 for his doing the work. Of getting him involved though, I'd be tempted to get some box lining done at the same time.

Your Pentel Paint Marker idea could be a good alternative to give a go for only £3 or so. I'd be happy with the lugs lined in Gold. Not sure what size I'd go for though.

Only until the framebuilder has his way with them. Then the seam disappears under a layer of brass

Just came across this lug lining pen for relatively cheap (aside from postage)... Says location is Germany but price is listed in $AUD

https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/252356595389

Not sure whether it's legit, but worth a punt if you are still keen

Here's my youngs with nerve lugs

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Touch up pens from halfords have a fine brush on one end and a nib on the other. Any colour you like. I've always felt they'd be ideal for picking out lugs.

These lugs rocked up at the track last month, frame is an A.S.Gillott.

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I am thinking about selling my youngs what do you think the complete bike is worth

It's worth at least award of the most informative post of the month.

Demon

I'll try find a few more pics of this guy's work

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Builds one frame to cut up and build into the finished bike. Apologies if his work has been posted already.

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why does this man have faces on his knees ?

no, not a spelling mistake

It has, Tom @ Demon Frameworks made mine.

That is incredible work.

More Arabesque - pic stolen from the Rouleur blog.

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Not a good pic, nice bike & lugs tho.

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For non-naff, and this is 1959, these are the ones to have (!), death to the curly-wurlies and johnny-come-naffos 'craftstypes' (IMHO FFS)... Bob Keeling forever...

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