How do you make a bike jig?

Bicycle Frame Building Jig

1. Introduction: Bicycle Frame Building Jig. By Tanner W Follow More.
2. Step 1: Supplies and Tools. Aluminum Extrusions:
3. Step 2: The Spine.
4. Step 3: Dummy Axle Block.
5. Step 4: Dummy Axle Support.
6. Step 5: Seat Tube Assembly.
7. Step 6: Bottom Bracket Assembly.
8. Step 7: Head Tube Assembly.

Which materials is used for making bicycle frames?

Road Bike Materials

• Steel. The most traditional frame material, steel has been used by framebuilders for over a century.
• Aluminum. Aluminum was first used in frame construction in 1895.
• Titanium. Titanium (also called “ti”) is one of the longest lasting, strongest, and most expensive frame materials.
• Carbon Fiber.

What is the best material for a frame?

In general, frames made from metal, titanium or alloys (a mixture of metals) stand up well to wear and tear.

• Titanium frames are very strong, lightweight and corrosion-resistant.
• Monel is a mixture of metals.
• Beryllium costs less than titanium, and is very lightweight and strong.

What is a bike frame kit?

The JIGLESS kit is a comprehensive bicycle frame building method, based on 3d parametric printed parts, for anyone who wish to explore and challenge the domestic fabrication capabilities.

What kind of jig do you need for a bike?

Bicycle Frame Jig Parts / Fixtures. The bicycle welding fixtures are for sale individually or can be purchased in a kit for a bundle discount. Used for road bike frames, mountain bike frames, cruiser frames, BMX frames, tandem frames, and everything in-between.

What are the features of a frame jig?

In the design of my frame jig, I used a couple FeatureScripts – one to create 8020 extrusions and another to make standard cap screws. Okay, enough blathering on about Onshape. If you’re interested in using my jig design or just checking it out, it is publicly shared on Onshape.

How long did it take to build Cobra jig?

I spent about nine months of nights and weekends in 2016-17 building this bicycle frame-welding fixture (a.k.a. frame jig). I put a lot of time into researching other designs that already existed, and then I mixed and matched ideas to get at my own thing.

Is it easy to make a bicycle frame?

The process is actually relatively simple – in fact, the most time-consuming part is making the tooling and jigs, although you can buy or hire most of these too. I have made two bicycle frames; the first being a road frame and the second being a gravel frame.