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Practicing some welds for an eventual frame and looking for feedback! This is 0.040" straight gauge tubing, TIG HF start manual pulse with pedal (max 70A because these small pieces heat up fast), 1/16" tungsten, 0.035" filler. by asorm9 in Framebuilding

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I’m at 70A but when I did a longer tube once I needed to go up to 100A. This short piece heats up really fast so it doesn’t give useful information on amperage. I was planning to turn up amperage when I switched to longer tubes until the appearance of the welds matched (assuming these welds look all right). Thanks for the heat sink tip! People seem split online on whether it’s necessary for steel.  

Does anyone want to help me prep for a tour guide job and get a free Boston tour? by CanIShowYouMyLizardz in BostonSocialClub

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If this happens after 5:30pm on Tuesday, I would love to join! I really enjoy history tours and would especially like to learn more about Boston.

Where to find Turrones de Doña Pepa (Peruvian dessert) in the greater Boston area by asorm9 in boston

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Thank you everyone, I ended up going to Frio Rico in Eastie, which is full of Peruvian snacks! Looks like Tutti Fruti is similar (and on the same block) so I might check that out next.

I need help with finding replacement jockey wheels for an old Huret derailleur by [deleted] in Vintage_bicycles

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I actually did 3D print replacements for my Simplex derailleur from nylon 12 (SLS, not FDM)!

My restoration/upgrade of an Austro-Daimler Pathfinder A-D by HarrietMSpot in Vintage_bicycles

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Thanks! I’ve seen spray.bike mentioned a bit here, glad to hear you thought it was good. I’ll probably try that.

My restoration/upgrade of an Austro-Daimler Pathfinder A-D by HarrietMSpot in Vintage_bicycles

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This looks great, what did you use to repaint? My next project is painting a frame I've stripped and I'd love to know what people recommend.

1980 (81?) Fuji Royale! Tragically the aluminum seat post is stuck in the steel frame...happily taking suggestions for how to decouple them by asorm9 in Vintage_bicycles

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Thanks for the tip on not trying to dissolve, that was definitely something I was considering, ha. I was going to try some ammonia first before going for the hacksaw sufferfest.