2013年3月13日 · Lug-lining should be on the tube, up against the lug, and doesn't touch the lug at all. It's always useful to have an example of how not to do something, for comparison, so compare Robbied's good example of lug-lining with my bad example of 'filling the shoreline with paint'..

2016年12月17日 · Often, on vintage bicycles, you'll see super fine transfers, box work and occasionally, you'll see the lug work highlighted with some lining. I've want to pick up these skills so I can do more...

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2020年9月21日 · I have struggled with lug lining myself for quite a while. I’ve used a lining pen (available from art shops) which although easy to use and produces good quick results, is not permanent. I’ve used Humbrol modellers enamel.

2020年9月21日 · The lining appears thicker as it is both on the frame tube and the vertical face of the lug – seen on the frame it looks quite normal. The three examples shown below, left to right, show first on Ephgrave an average quality lug lining on filed-edge lugs with the paint in the angle.

2009年10月19日 · Several manufacturers make quality paint pens that are suitable for pinstriping bicycle frames, including Sharpie and DecoColor. Make sure the paint pen is oil-based. The label should explicitly state that it will leave permanent marks on metal surfaces. The size should be "extra fine". The price is usually in the $2.00 - $4.00 USD range.

2018年4月9日 · If I may respectfully say so, 95% of lug lining looks appalling. It needs to be done by a skilled artisan, or left well alone.

2007年1月5日 · What you need is a thing called a dagger brush. That's what the old school lining out painters used on steam engines, fairground wagons etc etc. looks like a straight edged scalpel blade from side on and doesn't spread like an ordinary round brush which is designed to give a variety of line thicknesses as the pressure varies.

2012年9月5日 · You need to get a Fluid writer. Get both sizes. Different colors/brands of basecoat will need different thinning for best results. You can do that crown easily with this tool and practice. I'm sure there may be people lining with a brush, but I don't know who they are.

Now you can create your own lug lining and box lining in the true craftsman style. The pens metal screw can be adjusted for line thickness. The pen is dipped about 15mm into a good quality enamel paint. The outer edges of the pen are wiped clean, then pen can be used of a piece of paper to get the paint flowing.