Spare piece of excess SS makes a perfect bridge.
Mitered just enough to create a good bond.
Dry fit in the frame looks good.
High temp black flux is used to keep joint clean.
SS bridge is brazed in with silver.
Another view of the brazed SS bridge.
After some quick cleaning its lookin a little better.
1 1/8” Head Tube reinforcement ring.
Again, black flux used to keep joint clean.
Only use enough silver to completely bond.
Both reinforcement rings have been brazed in.
Measure the distance for the H2O bosses, 64mm.
Hammer in two divots so the drill won’t wander.
Use a HSS center drill for an accurate hole.
The two H2O have been drilled.
Test fitting the bosses & reinforcement diamonds.
More black flux.
Brazed H2O bosses with reinforcement diamonds.
Setting up the jig for the brake bosses.
The rear brake bosses are in perfect location.
Fully brazed rear brake boss.
One of the unique double aero TT cable guides.
Custom rear brake cable routing post.
Reinforced Seat Tube notch ready for slot.
Brazed ST/SS cluster.
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