Dunelt returns

[mikeymustard]

How about dark red? I've used a liner brush like this needs a bit of getting used to though, you've gotta turn the brush slightly to keep the long bristles in line

 

[PHL67]

I think some other members on the forum have used a type of pen. I assumed that it was like a fibre tip pen but it could be what you have selected.

I wish they had put a picture of what they used.

I was thinking of a nice bright blue like the Holdsworth have on the Orange frames. Does stand out nice.

 

[midlife]

not thought of either of those colours

Just ordered one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lug-Lining-Pen-for-Bicycle-Frame-Rebuilds-Restorations-Lug-Lining-Tool/331374837677?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDXT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

If you get bored there always box lining

 

[biggs682]

A nice 27 miles this morning on this old gent even threw a couple of Northamptonshire hills in to see how the 6 gears managed , the engine and gears managed ok no records broken but we managed .

Not much more to do on this one it goes so nicely so going to carry on enjoying for a while .

 

[biggs682]

[QUOTE 5185815, member: 43827"]Resurrecting an old thread, have you used that pen yet? I've just ordered one for my Harry Hall renovation.[/QUOTE]
Funny you should mention that pen , I put it somewhere and only found it again this afternoon when I was tidying up in the kitchen !!!

 

[Pumpman]

Just ordered one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lug-Linin...e=STRK:MEBIDXT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I have just looked at the lug-lining pen link. Interesting. Many years ago, as a draftsman, I sometimes used pens like that for drawing with indian ink (although they were already considered old fashioned and had been replaced by various types of fountain pens). The adjusting screw gives fine control over the line thickness. I would never have thought of it as a solution for lug-lining, but I would expect it to work well.
From memory, the important things for getting an even, blot-free line were:-
- a) not to get too much ink into the nib (probably about 4-6mm from the tip) and
- b) to keep a dry cloth in your other hand to wipe the excess ink from the outer surface of the nib, immediately after dipping it into the pot.
That was all for ink, but I am sure the same will apply for paint.
I look forward to seeing the finished result. (I might then get my old drafting stuff out of the loft and touch up some bike frames.
On the subject of colour, my vote would be for the deep blue.

 

[gaijintendo]

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On the subject of colour, my vote would be for the deep blue.

+1 for deep BRU, I mean Blue!

 

[Pumpman]

+1 for deep BRU, I mean Blue!

Deep brew is fine with me. Cheers!
PS. For what it's worth, I have now remembered that the piece of lug-lining kit, when used by draftsmen, was called a "bow pen". Doubt if anyone needs to know that, but it's surprising what comes into your mind after a night's sleep.

 

[gaijintendo]

How's this bike doing? Did you ever get a chance to use a steady hand?

 

[biggs682]

How's this bike doing? Did you ever get a chance to use a steady hand?

Not yet re lug lining

Its not been used for last few months but due to start being used again or sold as i need to free up some space

 

[nonowt]

[QUOTE 5219562, member: 43827"]I tried my lug pen on an old frame. Not very good results so far. I think the paint was too thick to flow properly so will need to experiment on thinning it a bit.[/QUOTE]

I tried a lug pen and had terrible results (although I didn't try thinning the paint). I had much better results using one of these paint pens:



Easier to handle and easier to control the flow of paint.

 

[biggs682]

Dusted this old lady off last night for commuting duties today , and it still rides like a dream

 

[biggs682]

Dragged this out yesterday as its the only bike i have with guards fitted and with a damp morning forecast
It lived up to the challenge of 46 miles ever so well
It rides about as smooth as any other of my bikes and is a pleasure to ride

 

[biggs682]

Quick update I decided a couple of weeks ago this will part of my 2019 winter bike fleet , so got it back today from my lbs today in its revised 48 X 18 fixed gear set up .

Replaced the scruffy old blue bar tape for some proper ribbon tape and took it for a quick fixed gear refresher ride

 

[gaijintendo]

Bartape! Whatever next!