Good notch will allow BB to fit without a problem.

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond

File the finishing touches on the tube. This is the most tedious part of all but the snugger the fit the less chance of frame distortion.

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond

Carefully grind as close as you can to the scribe line.

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond

Hard to see the scribe line in the picture but it is there. Grinding/Filing to the line is the next step.

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond

Blue the tubing and scribe the notch via the lug. Pictured here is the top tube and top head tube lug.

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond

Setting up Henry James Jig for chain stay length and BB drop.

Setting the seat post angle on the Henry James Jig using the supplied HJ Protractor.

Doris looked lonely by herself so I made her some friends.

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond

Minimal "found object" piece. Remnants of scallop dragging apparatus and piece of an old hay knife.

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond

For my good friend Nicole.
1/2 steel square stock with small galvanized trash can.
43"x43"

Lincoln Smithy LLC - Unique Metal Sculpture - Artist: John Raymond