Re-cutting/Boring out a stem! Is this possible ??

[The History Man]

You could file the name off.

 

[Ian Raleigh]

Thanks for the input guys. Much appreciated.

 

[TGR]

^^^ that is just wrong.

Why have you bothered to post that?

Richard

 

[bugloss]

This is getting a bit weird.

 

[TGR]

I agree, weird verging on nasty. Why bother to post rubbish?

I have to add that i admit to posting rubbish but it is never abusive and usually relates to me being stupid - by not being able to read a ruler!

Richard

 

[royboy2cv]

If you are only trying to go from 25.4 to 26mm (i have had a beer or two so i think i read it right ), have you tryed looking into an adjustable reamer ?

 

[Ian Raleigh]

If you are only trying to go from 25.4 to 26mm (i have had a beer or two so i think i read it right ), have you tryed looking into an adjustable reamer ?

Thats been mentioned matey and was shown one today and is a nice bit of kit and looks simple to use.

 

[Rampage]

Three hundred quid handlebars! A refusal to fit a stem wot works unless it says the right magic incantation on it...

you're a nutter mate

Welcome to retrobike!

 

[Tel]

Bats you are on retrobike which is a forum of cycling enthusiasts and collectors those that restore bikes to their original state not just bung on whatever works. I really think you're missing the point...

Please keep comments respectful and be sure to read through the entire thread before replying. Also try to appreciate what these guys are trying to achieve, if you can't then perhaps this is not the forum for you....

 

[Rampage]

Any small light engineering shop would do this for £20.

Its a ten minute job.

I've got one locally that will mill seat posts out of frames for a score.

Saves me a lot of hassle.

If you can do that in ten minutes you can come and work for me!

The problem is setting it up. To put it on a lathe it needs to be mounted securely and have it perfectly central and straight. The would also need to be balanced to stop the machine vibrating.

Easiest way would be on a milling machine with a boring head (imagine a reverse lathe), although it's still going to be a pain to mount it solidly.