Re: [CR]French Threads

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From: "John Everett" <jeverett@wwa.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:15:55 -0500
Subject: Re: [CR]French Threads
In-reply-to: <l03130300b7f9f0b15b96@[207.208.141.185]>
References: <CATFOODm2fL4HLxWbTS000000c9@catfood.nt.phred.org>


> I've been asking around and calling around trying to find someone that can
> repair the threads on the front fork steerer tube of my '77 Motobecane. The
> threads are damaged about midway down and I can't get my new French headset
> screwed down far enough. Anyone know anyone that has the proper dies to fix
> this?

If you can't find anyone with appropriate dies, you could try cleaning up the threads with a file. I have a small triangular fine file that I've been using to clean up threads for years. All it takes is a steady hand, good vision, and lots of patience.

jeverett@wwa.com (John V. Everett)