tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31852121.post8589811619444280753..comments2023-07-06T08:02:11.223-07:00Comments on coconino cycles custom bicycles www.coconinocycles.com: Rex's frame, Chris's bike.steve garrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11448562354452027948noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31852121.post-59482231374754525102012-04-27T10:32:31.764-07:002012-04-27T10:32:31.764-07:00shove some metal in there, bro - create a solid pl...shove some metal in there, bro - create a solid plug of brass filling the end of the stay & fully supporting the dropout!steve garrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448562354452027948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31852121.post-75446747729270149762012-04-27T09:43:27.302-07:002012-04-27T09:43:27.302-07:00Thanks for the show & tell Steve! I love that ...Thanks for the show & tell Steve! I love that you do the dropout slots by hand and get it fit up so snug! I wish I could pull that off so nicely. <br />Question - a 1/2 rod of brass is a bunch of filler, and exactly 45.67 grams (..just kidding). Is that much needed or can less be used? Have you tried to use, say...1/3rd...or is it standard practice that around 1/2 rod goes in there? <br />Teaching myself leaves lots of gaps...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com