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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: emerbmx on January 14, 2013, 02:13 PM
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Phil recently helped me restore a Hutch I picked up here. I'd seen many Sawzall posts featuring wizard like craftsmanship, but it was only when this returned I began to realise how Phil earned his legendary status.
The frame originally had a seat post well and truly stuck, and any attempt to twist it out, was shredding it to pieces.
The brake bridge had a section cut out and was cracked.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/jj175/emerbmx/photo-1_zpsf6ef3832.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/jj175/emerbmx/seatpost.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/jj175/emerbmx/hutchbrakeplate.jpg)
I originally asked if it was possible to remove the post, and roughly patch weld the bridge in exchange for some forks.
Phil removed the post using a combination of drilling and dissolving, and replaced the brake bridge.
On top of that- He also volunteered to stirip the 5 layers of paint off, levelled out the little dents and chips, and primered it.
He did a sterling job and now it looks like freakin' new!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/jj175/emerbmx/expertbrakebridge_zpsfdbfda62.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/jj175/emerbmx/expertframe_zps22ef858f.jpg)
Thanks Phil, Free t-shirt on the way to you mate!
I'm glad Phil Sawzall's work is no where near as shoddy as my headline.
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Is that the same bike? Top job! :4_17_5:
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He is one awesome fooker :daumenhoch:
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Great resto. Phils work is amazing. He recently did something for me that is very special.. i'll post it up in a couple of weeks when complete.
I wonder if thats my brake bridge as he had to remove one from a frame for me recently ::)
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A top job as always :daumenhoch:
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Impressive, especially around the Hutch stamp :daumenhoch:
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Is that the same bike? Top job! :4_17_5:
I didn't recognise it when it returned-
It's possible he threw mine away, bought a nos one, and sent the new one back to me ;D
Wildon, the brake bridge is a new custom made plate.
You're project sounds veerrrryy interesting though, can't wait to see the pics.
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The mans got skills !
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Is that the same bike? Top job! :4_17_5:
I didn't recognise it when it returned-
It's possible he threw mine away, bought a nos one, and sent the new one back to me ;D
Wildon, the brake bridge is a new custom made plate.
You're project sounds veerrrryy interesting though, can't wait to see the pics.
i might ask for mine back then :D
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Thanks Phil, Free t-shirt on the way to you mate!
I think Phil's going rate is a rimjob. :P
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I think Phil's going rate is a rimjob. :P
Nice tongue action- I'll send him your way
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Amazing skills :4_17_5:
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Phils work is award winning (http://www.directsmiley.com/cat/36/36_9_5.gif)
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Great job. :4_17_5:
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Top work by Phil :4_17_5:
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Top job as per Phil, top talent. :4_17_5:
Great frame you have now mate. :coolsmiley:
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Wow :shocked: that really is great. :)
First thing I thought was where was the new brake bridge was from? Then I read the thread.
Is that the same bike? Top job! :4_17_5:
I didn't recognise it when it returned-
It's possible he threw mine away, bought a nos one, and sent the new one back to me ;D
Wildon, the brake bridge is a new custom made plate.
You're project sounds veerrrryy interesting though, can't wait to see the pics.
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Awesome - Top resto work :4_17_5:
Phill's work is legendary 8)
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Awesome work again ... That brake bridge must have took some doing ::) ^"^
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Top notch resto. :4_17_5:
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Awesome work again ... That brake bridge must have took some doing ::) ^"^
thanks carl :daumenhoch: ;)
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About time he stopped doing other people favours and got on with my work :knuppel2: :knuppel2: :D
Done a fantastic job and also went the extra mile with the dent repairs and priming. :4_17_5:
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Proper craftsmen. :4_17_5:
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Great work yet again Phil :4_17_5:
Brake bridge is awesome ....... im sure i have seen a Robbo knocking about with one of them on :-X :D
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I've said it before, but the man is a genius :). He sorted my Hutch out for me good and proper. He's a top bloke :4_17_5:
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mr phil is a master craftsman,seen so many jobs hes done and puts experts to shame.
i do have a trickstar frame here i want him to do when hes got a slot
and tbh i wouldnt even get it sent to anyone else ,i would just leave it hanging up forever.trust has to be earnt,
which phil has done.
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brilliant job on the frame
along with skill, i guess you've got lots of patience to do the work on these as you do
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Another good in Phil buddy :Great_Britain:
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Phil is the resto version of an amazing blowjob!
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Fantastic job!!!! :4_17_5:
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top work and seeing that means i'm gonna have to turn up to his place with a little job lot to sort out ;D
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Simply stunning work. That is a total save by Phil.
I can imagine how over the moon you were when that came back mate. :coolsmiley:
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Spot on :daumenhoch:
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mr phil is a master craftsman,seen so many jobs hes done and puts experts to shame.
trust has to be earnt,
which phil has done.
So true Harris. It was definitely worth the wait.
and great work by In2bmx too!
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Great work that. Phil :4_17_5: