BYOB 11 of 15: Set Geometry at the Head Tube
Put the main triangle skeleton in a bench vice. Adjust the seat tube to vertical with a level. It will be close to 73 degrees but you are putting it at 90 degrees. Establish the size of you frame. If you are building a 55 cm frame, measure 55 cm…
BYOB 10 of 50
The main triangle can be flattened to 1.25" (31.5mm) on any planer or wide belt sander that is 24" or wider. You can look for one locally, or if you have no other options, consider making a flatening sled like this one... https://www.google.com/…
BYOB 9 of 50: Finish blocking main triangle skeleton: 1 hour
Back on the template, make two more poplar blocks to fit at the bottom bracket, and at the head tube. Bond and take care to keep everything flat during curing.…
BYOB 8 of 50: Bond seat tube
Route the frame parts that will house the seat post. Sand the carbon fiber post to roughen up the surface (~80 grit). With the parts lying perfectly flat on a table, bond the parts together, using light clamping pressure. Watch that you don't twist a…
BYOB: 7 of 50: Mid triangle block and shape
The inner frame parts need hollowing. Set up your router for this shaping operation. Refer to our video for this step. Once hollowed, make the block that will connect the main triangle part to the top of the top tube part. This is done by placin…