getting somewhere

Progress

While the deadline for the EHBE build off is getting closer I still need to do a lot more to get ready for the show. We plan to bring 5 or more bicycles. And three of them still need to be finished or even build from scratch. I did manage to finish the baby room. So that is one thing to take of the 2-do list.

Today I plan to do a lot of brazing on the build off frame. I spend the last week(s) making changes to the jig to allow the frame to be build in it. The build off frame has some unusual sizes.

Last week I won an Ebay auction on a batch of vintage cycling stickers. It included a lot of Onza decalls. Happy with that!!!

Dumpster diving RULES!!!

I can never pass a scrap metal bin or a dumpster without taking a look. Every now and then it pays of. I saw this workshop press standing outside at work. As it turns out it was about to get tossed in the scrap bin. Talk about right place right time.

It is a 1977 (great vintage!!!) German made Compac P15 press. It does need some attention, but I like overhauling old machinery.

I was actually looking into buying a press to bend and dent stays. This means I can spend my money on somethig else......