Re: [CR]Old Raleigh Headsets

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:22:33 -0400
From: "Harvey Sachs" <hmsachs@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Old Raleigh Headsets
To: jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


Jerry Moos wrote:

So anyone know a source for Whitworth wrenches that would fit a TDC HS? The locknut is smaller than 32mm, maybe close to 30 mm, though I doubt a 30 mm wrench will work. The adjustable cup is just a bit too big for a 40 mm wrench. I recently bought a Whitworth wrench set at a reasonable price, but it only goes up the 9/16 W, which isn't large enough. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Well, Jerry, in the wrong hands a grinding wheel can be dangerous. If you know 30 mm. is too small, grab a cheap one and grind to size. Like the old locomotive adage: PTF,PTM (Pound to fit, paint to match).

Double-ended bench grinders are so useful and relatively inexpensive that I have two: one has coarse and fine wheels, the other has a narrow cutoff wheel and a wire brush...

harvey sachs
mcLean VA.