I wonder if brass crimp clamps would work?
Brokebike — Yeah, I appreciate buying from McMaster and getting US made
brass bolts but at $5+/each, well, that's really nuts. I mean... bolts. I
mean *crazy*.
On Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 12:18:42 PM UTC-4 Collin A wrote:
> The other
The other alternative is to simply solder the connections (since its brass)
rather than rely on the twine-knot method normally used (which definitely
gives a very solid connection. I'm hesitant to try this on thin aluminum
handlebars though...
I'm looking forward to the more muted color too,
As much as I love finding parts on McMaster and Bolt Depot, sourcing brass
M5 bolts can get pretty pricey. I recently searched eBay and the dreaded
Amazon and was finding similar quality brass bolts for like $12 per
10-pack. They come from China mind you, but if you really wanted a good
supply
Hey now, I like these brass and copper wire wraps!
I would think that wrapping the wire tight and finishing it by twisting two
ends together somehow would hold in place pretty well. I might have to
experiment.
Will look great once it starts to weather!
On Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at
That looks good!
I did a similar wrap a few years ago on a couple different bikes, also
using art project wire!
https://www.biketinker.com/2007/projects/copper-wire-to-finish-off-your-bar-wrap/
Philip
Sonoma County, Calif (but Yamhill County, Ore back then)
On Monday, October 24, 2022 at
