Hey all,

I'm excited to see this new mentor forum. I'll try not to make too much of a nuisance of myself asking you all silly questions.

I've got a question for builders of lugged frames. When and why do you choose to pin? Is this decision based on the specifics of your frame fixture or materials? Do you consider pinning to be essential for building a straight frame, or is it merely a safeguard against tube creep? Do you pin the whole frame, or just select sections or joints?

Alex Brey