Re: [CR]WTT/WTB 22x1 metric tap........

(Example: Framebuilders:Tubing:Columbus)

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:24:06 -0800 (PST)
From: "Craig Sandvik" <distracticon@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]WTT/WTB 22x1 metric tap........
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Wayne Davidson wrote:
> Hi all, I tried to buy a 22x1 metric tap locally
> but unable, this would
> be required to thread the end of a alloy handlebar
> to accept a Campagnolo crank dustcover

You could try purchasing a cheap crank extractor, then grinding or filing slots up the sides of the threads. It might work since you are threading into aluminum. Test it on junk bars first.

-- Craig Sandvik Berkeley, CA

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