Recent content by alainbriot

OK, I'll check the threads carefully then give it a try if all is clear. Thank you for the help.

The new bottom bracket does not thread by hand all the way into the bottom bracket box. I can only thread the first half inch or less. That's what made me think I should have it rethreaded. I'm hesitant to wrench it all the way in for frear it will get struck. At least not until the frame is...

Except the one on the tool I was using is not tapered and does not adjust anything. It's just there... In any case I returned the tool today so I'm done with it. I did not have to pay for return shipping since it is not as described and does not work. I ordered a Unior fork threading tool...

I was actually successful removing the second half of the bottom bracket sealed bearing (the right side if seated on the bike and looking towards the front of the bike). I first soaked it for a couple days in rust remover (Evapo Rust) then another couple days in Kano Kroil Penetrating Oil...

Re: Re: It's a great tutorial however the tool I use does not have an adjustment screw so the multi pass process they describe is not possible with it.

The problem if I turn the die 90 degrees is that there is nothing to stop the die from rotating when I use it. There needs to be a screw in the V groove to stop it from rotating. The other thing is the diameter of the grub screw is much larger than the diameter of the V groove screw. The grub...

I'm trying to thread a threadless fork. Maybe that's the problem? There was no thread on it when I got it and it came with a threadless headset.

I would but I have no idea what the correct one is or where to one!

Yes, I don't have the correct grub screw unfortunately.... I may return it and look for a new fork threading tool.

Well here is an update on the VAR fork threading tool. I gave it a try using all the advice you all gave me and I was able to thread part of the fork steerer. This fork is too long and will have to be cut so even if the thread is not perfect It will have to be cut. All went well once I got...

Thank you. That's part of what I missed and didn't know.

Correct. No shame in not knowing something I've never done before :-)

Re: Thank you for all the suggestions. I'll flip the die over, cut a chamfer (I have not so far) and try the other tips. The grub screw looks like it serves no purpose as it is now. Shouldn't it be fluted, meanting larger at one end than the other? Pointed at 90 degrees as you say. Mine is...

Thank you. I tried taking the die out and it is smaller than the steerer tube. Maybe that's the way it is designed to work?

I bought a VAR Headset fork threading tool on ebay. I got a good deal on it, problem is I can't find out how it works. This is an older, vintage tool, however VAR is a reputable brand so it should be designed to do its job. The tool should have an expanding screw to make the tap die wider or...