Monthly Archives: January 2010

Tight Miters and NAHBS

Seat Stay / Seat Tube Miter Originally uploaded by anthony.maietta After finishing Brianna’s fixed gear frame two nights ago I immediately started on the next Maietta. Both of these frames will be on display at the North American Handmade Bicycle … Continue reading

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Welding vs. Brazing

Smooth Transition Originally uploaded by anthony.maietta Last night saw the completion of Brianna’s fixed gear frame. I thought this photo highlighted someting quite well: the difference between welding and brazing. As you probably know by now my preferred method of … Continue reading

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Fastback Seat Stays

Fastback Seat Stays Originally uploaded by anthony.maietta Last night I attached the rear triangle to the complete front triangle on Brianna’s fixed gear. This involved mitering the chain stays and seat stays. I use Anvil jigs to simplify this process … Continue reading

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Top Tube / Head Tube Weld

Top Tube / Head Tube Weld Originally uploaded by anthony.maietta Today I braved the snow and drove up to my shop to work on the Bring Gabe Back East Raffle bike. Its going to be to fixed gear bicycle for … Continue reading

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