[CR]Welding

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

From: <greenjersey@ntlworld.com>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 23:40:28 +0000
Subject: [CR]Welding

My 1902 Collins English English dictionary describes welding as "to unite pieces of iron by beating or compression" ! In the 1970 edition that had changed to "to join pieces of heated, plastic metal by fusion without soldering materials. This proves either lexicographers aren't up to the job or the meaning of words change over time, or maybe both. I've just looked through a few of my 1950's Sporting Cyclist mags and any number of builders are listing "welded" frames. I'll stick with lugless. Ray Green Brighton England

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