re: [CR] Stress relieving Campagnolo cranks

(Example: Framebuilders:Richard Moon)

Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:56:04 -0600
From: "LTravers" <lat7575@swbell.net>
Organization: CV-6 Enterprises
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, Norm and Val Lafleur <nvlafleur@verizon.net>
Subject: re: [CR] Stress relieving Campagnolo cranks


Norm wrote....
> I just did one yesterday. I used a 5/32" chainsaw file and worked from
> each side of the spider/crank arm junction until the sharp edge was
> flattened and the crack removed. It would have been easier using a smaller
> file and would have less risk of scratching adjacent areas. Can you please clarify? Did you leave a square edge or did you round the edge? It is my understanding that you do not want to leave a sharp edge.

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/CV-6+Enterprises/Catalog/Stress/

Link above will take you to my efforts last night. I don't think I am done. I believe things could be smoother. But before I go much further I want to be sure I have the right idea.

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Lynn Travers
Hazelwood, MO