Short update on the loose upper "tube" of my Huseby Wood-Frame:
Thanks for the advice Cabers, following the suggestion, I soaked a washing cloth with warm water, wrinked it out so it stayed semi-wet and wrapped it around the loose joint.
I measured the diamater of the wood shaft at start of the procedure and again the next morning.
And, the result was quite a success: the diamater has increaed by about 0.35mm and the joints were nicely tight ! I was really happy with that outcome and was looking forward to my first ever pleasure ride on that bike that night, after work....
But, you might have guessed it, when I came home from work, the fitting was lose again - the swelling of the wood was only temporally.
I dont think it would be good practice to soak the bike whenever I want to ride it
even though I certainly don't intend to ride often...
Any idea what could prevent the shrinkage after wetting it up ?
Thanks
Jochen