This is my prototype frame fixture. It's not a fixture in the traditional sense. It's more of a modular system for holding tubes so that the centres are in the same plane. The hourglass shapes are essentially cylindrical v blocks. They can hold tubes with diameters ranging from 1"OD to 2"OD. Any shape of tube can be held in place above a working surface. Not just straight round tubes, but also tapered or bi oval shapes. It can also handle curved or bent tubes. Odd shaped tubes such as those created by hydroforming or carbon fiber molding can be held as well.
The system is for front triangles only. A rear triangle system is in development. The parts shown are 73mm in height, so that tubes are automatically centered on a 73mm bottom bracket shell. A spacer is needed for 68mm bottom bracket shells.
With five 'hourglass' shaped parts(and some simple blocks to assist in constraining the tubes) you will be able to make a front triangle of any shape or size, using almost any type of round or oval tube. I couldn't find a less expensive, more flexible system. So I invented one!
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