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I found your channel because of the original conversion. It was excellent then and it's even more excellenter (it's a word) now. Absurdity? Is there any better descriptor to use for doing something awesome? I think not. Keep up the great work.

I intend to use laminated thick yellow birch and 1/4" (6.3mm) AL 5052-H32 for mine, but one can also get laser cut plates (± .005" Typ) , CRS Flat Bars (much better tolerances as is vs HRS) probably between ± .001" to ± .009", often dead on. Or use aluminium extrusions, HSS and plates. 6061-T6 Rectangular tubes, plates, angles, channels, will likely be stiffer than chinesium cast iron anyway. Square corners for bolted and round for welded connections. Geometry (the shape, design and fastening of the frame) is often more important than material strength when it comes to stiffness. Almost all common tools for woodwork will machine aluminium, but not steel. A thin layer of epoxy, clear coat/paint or superglue will protect the aluminium from the ferrous metal connection.

Really enjoyed your video

hey man thanks so much for keeping the site up all these years. have had a extremely neglected 92 xj sitting in my garage and am starting the process of getting it running again. you and everyone else on there are huge helps

So the answer is “more steel and granite epoxy”. Seems reasonably overkill 💪🏼

I was looking into buying a mini mill to use for a couple of my hobbies I am into. You have given me a better solution than buying a mini mill. I especially like the use of the square tubing and filling with epoxy mix. The linear rails and bearings are also a better solution to having ways that would last longer but the rails and bearings are easy to replace. Thank you and cannot wait for part 2.

Excellent and interesting as usual RA

Speaking as someone who has a drill press and wishes it was a mill, I'm impressed.

I've watched Blondiehacks' 40 part (so-far) series on model steam trains that isn't even half-way finished. 2 parts is **NOTHING**

Very nice work sir

Dude you are really going deep on that mod, i gave up on modding my drill press and bought a Sieg Mini mill hehe. Nice video!

Shame about tire clearance, but 32mm is plenty for cyclocross and all-road bike.

wow I had no idea you could braze on the caliper mount like that. no concerns with strength of the seat stay?

Hey Rob, just rebuilt my nsu, but not firing. Wondering how to leak down or compression check this bike

Everyone else - "Let's build a gravel bike" - proceeds to clean the frame and put a brand new groupset and drop bar on. This guy - "Let's build a gravel bike" - proceeds to make his own thru-axles and disc mounts! You have a new subscriber.

Hi, I just wanted to ask your advice. I just bought a carbon frame secondhand, and as I was descending the other day, I heard this crack. I hope I haven't damaged either the steerer or the seatpost. I need to check them now, but if I have what would you recommend to fix the steerer? A compression plug by say Specialized (which one would you recommend?) or the ENVE or Cervelo insert? And do you have tye links for these inserts with epoxy glue? I'll check both tonight. Can you fix a seatpost also, the same way? Thanks for the video. I will be doing a lot of downhill so I need to rely on these two things to prevent failure and hence an accident.

Man I have watched a lot of videos and you're the the only one that points out exactly what needs to be happening straight down to the screws that need to be unbolted. Thank you for posting this video. This was the only one that was helpful

awesome content, greetings from Indonesia

This is a piece of JUNK

Great video. I recently replaced the 3/16 brake line from the front to rear on a 2001 Dakota club cab. In my case the tube nuts were M10 by 1.0 bubble flares. I bought non magnetic nickel copper tubing at a local parts store.

Great video. Did you find 1 HP to be sufficient?

Great gift!!

great tipps thank you Robert!

I don't care for Gravel Bikes, but I love this conversion... also the music really shines... subscribed!

Why do people do this instead of buying a new bike? It's because of the love of the build. It's always fun to tinker around with bikes and giving them new life.

Good looking build. I really enjoy building a bike from the frame up, and converting the type of bike as well. Great job with the frame modifications, and the through axle conversion.

Great job, a beautiful result!

this modernizing process was really smart

Recently bought a 12" swing Atlas. The booger is old, but seems to be very stout. Will be going through every thing as time allows. But I was particularly interested in your VFD addition. I have those on three of my CNC mills, and plan to put one on the Atlas. Thanks for doing this. Looks really great!

Best conversion i’ve seen in youtube. The cleanest TA conversion.

brilliant design excellent building thank you

I own a Gary Fisher Paragon from 90s they are awesome!!

You are one smart guy , I am car painter by trade , I'm very impressed, my friend Chip Foose has to see your channel!!!😊

Wow, what a brilliant video! I was born in 1973, raced as a teenager on these type of frames in Poland in the late 1980s. I was shocked how easy this conversion went for you. And the Winamp part was great. Unforgettable times.

This build whips the llamas ass

Wow, modifying old mtb frame WITH physics theory. Bravo my friend, sub'd!

i lothe the way this video is edited\compiled

Winamp never die

thats a really nice bike man! congrats!!!

Hi, What ISO to flat/post mount adapters do you use?

Haven’t seen any updates on the mini lathe since you did the treadmill upgrade. Do you still have it and use it? Does it excel at anything over the Atlas? Love to hear your thoughts and perspective since it’s been a while.

No part 2 yet?

Nice! Gary would approve (especially the grabbing it out of the trash bit.)

Boa noite amigo ficou linda bike pronto pra o pedal

Great videos in this series on the xj600. I really appreciate such detail and indepth explanation. You've given me confidence to tackle some of these jobs on my own xj600! Cheers !

Hi Robeet. Nice job. I have the same Max from 1953.. I made the engine in 1988 for a friend. Now the bike is mine and I rebuild it again

It wont mess the clear coat or paint of the wheel?? I have a car with about 15 years of neglected baked on brake dust anything i did didnt do anythng to clean them up. I tried iron remover wheel cleaner but it removes about 5%. I wet sanded one wheel and didt know that when the water dries the clear coat will be faded so messed up one of the wheels but it cleaned it. You are my last hope that i can clean them so if you got any other tips for cleaning them please share. Waiting for your response about the paint.

Спасибо вам. Теперь можно купить колеса на 142 и переделать на 135 мм

This was insanely well done. Really awesome restomod and great ideas I'm sure others will use for similar projects.