Re: [CR]Frame builders

(Example: Framebuilders:Norman Taylor)

Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 13:46:46 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: Classics <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Frame builders
References: <NDBBLECPKKJEOAJCNJIKMEBPCLAA.dennis@mrpconsulting.com>


Dennis Stover wrote:
>
> I guess I was not exactly to the point with my previous question, so here
> goes again.
>
> We have a few frame builders here on this list turning out works of art
> worthy of all the praise that is heaped on them. My question is what are
> the builders on this list doing (if anything) to pass on their skill? I am
> not saying that they have an obligation to do so. Let's face facts: you
> gotta pay the bills. I am just curious (and wanted to start up a new
> thread). I fully understand that most (if not all) are one man shops and do
> not have the time to train an apprentice. If I crash my Gios Torino and
> need some frame repair done, who will I turn to when the current crop of
> masters have retired? I know that there are frame building classes out
> there and I am sure there will be other frame builders around, but this
> question is directed to the frame builders on this list.

I'm not a frame builder and 'don't play on on television either' but here's what I'm doing to pass on the info. It is a gathering of frame builders who currently use lugged steel construction.

There is going to be a frame builder's symposium at Velo Rendezvous in Pasadena, October 4,5 & 6. It will be held on Friday, the first day of the three day event. Tentative list of frame building attendees so far: Phil Brown, Dale Brown, Richie Sachs, Bryan Baylis, Dave Bohm, etc. This is still in the planning stage and I'd like to hear from other frame builders on the list (or even not on the list) who are interested in attending.

Here's the info on the Velo Rendezvous so far: http://www.velo-retro.com

Chuck Schmidt
SoPas, SoCal