going rate to face BB shell and headtube - The Chainlink2024-03-28T08:57:51Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/going-rate-to-face-bb-shell-and-headtube?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A651673&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the info - it's pr…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-01:2211490:Comment:6516732013-03-01T02:29:00.943ZPaul Ghttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PaulG
<p>Thanks for the info - it's pretty much in line with what I was thinking. Yes - this is a bare frame and I agree with not doing any more facing/reaming than has to be done. It's mostly to scrape that initial paint splatter and some surface unevenness. I was thinking of taking some fine sandpaper to the faces but I fear I'll do more harm than good. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info - it's pretty much in line with what I was thinking. Yes - this is a bare frame and I agree with not doing any more facing/reaming than has to be done. It's mostly to scrape that initial paint splatter and some surface unevenness. I was thinking of taking some fine sandpaper to the faces but I fear I'll do more harm than good. </p> Expect it to be 40-50 for bot…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-01:2211490:Comment:6511702013-03-01T02:11:12.760ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>Expect it to be 40-50 for both if you bring them the bare frame which is what it sounds like you are planning. </p>
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<p>I dislike doing anymore facing or chasing on frames than has to be done; I don't want to remove any more material than I have to from anything. If you are not using an external cup bottom <span class="GRcorrect">bracket I would</span> leave it be. If it is an external BB just have them get the paint off of it to ensure a true mating surface. Unless there are gobs…</p>
<p>Expect it to be 40-50 for both if you bring them the bare frame which is what it sounds like you are planning. </p>
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<p>I dislike doing anymore facing or chasing on frames than has to be done; I don't want to remove any more material than I have to from anything. If you are not using an external cup bottom <span class="GRcorrect">bracket I would</span> leave it be. If it is an external BB just have them get the paint off of it to ensure a true mating surface. Unless there are gobs of paint the same for the head tube. </p>
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<p>That said there are people out there who strongly believe in facing the head tube and BB regardless on a new frame and I would not consider them wrong or it to be a poor practice, just different from my preference.</p>
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<p>Also, if when it is going together if anything feels odd do the face and chase on it.</p> Boulevard will do facing for…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-02-28:2211490:Comment:6513572013-02-28T22:02:22.528ZJim Freemanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimFreeman
<p><a href="http://www.boulevardbikeshop.com/" target="_blank">Boulevard</a> will do facing for either a BB or head tube for $20-$25. I think they offer a package deal of $35.00 for both. I always consider it to be important to do the head tube. BB shells, not so much unless it's an old school loose bearing BB.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.boulevardbikeshop.com/" target="_blank">Boulevard</a> will do facing for either a BB or head tube for $20-$25. I think they offer a package deal of $35.00 for both. I always consider it to be important to do the head tube. BB shells, not so much unless it's an old school loose bearing BB.</p>