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Back in the 1950s or 60s, I saw a book with a plan for a wooden bicycle frame. I think it was made of oak. I've never been able to find the plans since. Does anyone ever remember seeing that and where? I don't think it used veneers or plywood either.

Depends on how tight they want to tie the knots.

As I understand, the dealers pay for the dealership franchise and they buy the cars and repair parts from the manufacturer to resell to customers. Where does the manufacturer's expense come in on all of this? Do I have the dealership picture wrong? Does that mean the manufacturers pay the...