Re: [CR]Converting crank threads, tapping...

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli:Laser)

Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:30:36 -0500
From: "gabriel l romeu" <romeug@comcast.net>
To: Norris Lockley <norris.lockley@talktalk.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Converting crank threads, tapping...
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cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

the only disadvantage that I have come up with being a vegetarian is the

availability of bacon and other meat fats. This is BY FAR the best lubricant that I have ever used (including tap magic) for drilling and tapping aluminum and other non ferrous metals. It is also a fine coating to extend the life of sandpaper (reduce the clogging on belts, discs, etc.) and expedite the surfacing of metal..

so, if anyone in the area decides that the birds and squirrels do no need suet this winter, or they are pedaling instead of driving their biodiesel cars, I will happily take that grease off your hands....
>
> The upshot of this activity is that I have sets of specially machined
> taps with "lead-ins" precision ground on to them. So, Amir..if you cant
> get yourself fixed up with a good set over in your neck of the woods,
> I'd happily lend you some of mine..but you'll need to find your own
> cutting compound.

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gabriel l romeu
after a windy and warm ride in chesterfield (and adjoining counties) nj,
usa
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