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Not a very pretty post – but I’m pretty excited. Stocking up on some consumables. Just ordered a lot of Starrett Bi-Metal Hole Saws. In just the right size with 6 tpi. Good stuff. Cuts smooth and lasts. Not to be messed with. Tubes beware.

“A century ago, the ball-bearing was invented. It reduced the coefficient of friction by a factor of a thousand. By applying a well-calibrated ball-bearing between two Neolithic millstones, a man could now grind in a day what took his ancestors a week. The ball-bearing also made possible the bicycle, allowing the wheel — probably the …

More forming attempts. With a little work on the die, I’ll eliminate the slight indents at the ends. Slow and steady wins the bend. Rainy day Chainstay, originally uploaded by BLACK CAP Studio.

Rainy day forming techniques on some chainstay scraps. Trying a few different methods. Chainstay scraps, originally uploaded by BLACK CAP Studio.

Scored a mother load of SIPS (Structurally Insulated Panels) from my good friends at Brooks Post & Beam yesterday. Took the morning off from work, got on the horn and borrowed my brother in law’s car/trailer. Nabbed the stack of SIPS and then dropped off the car/trailer. Then approximately 15 miles home on mostly dirt …

Every once in a while I stumble on a real gem.  Today I stumbled.  Just south of 44HQ in the good town of Somerville Ma is sculptor Anne Lilly’s workshop.  Apparently there was a recent open house – I missed this unfortunately but through the miracle of Flickr, I found her work.  Check it out …

Interesting thread happening over on MTBR right now regarding short chainstays and 29er’s. I’ve heard this debate before and read countless discussions to it’s regard. I’ll take some time here to let you know what I think so here goes.  Let’s establish some criteria first: 1.  According to what I’ve heard and personally what I …

Having some fun with these promo posters. Couldn’t resist the hobart welder dude. Rescued him with some FAT vectors. Subtle “hour glass” over print. The clock is ticking. More on the way for those of us lookin’. MADE TO SHRED. The Arc Starts #2, originally uploaded by BLACK CAP Studio.

Direct from the Dept. Of Raw Power at 44 Bike Co.  Take a seat.  Pull up a chair.  Sit on the floor. The GHOSTS from Eddie O'KEEFE on Vimeo.

Started in on pulling all the old wire. A little bit at a time. Good thing we’re re-wiring this sucker. I’m no electrician, but I know danger when I see it… Shop Update: 4.11.2011, originally uploaded by BLACK CAP Studio.