Re: [CR] WTB: Little screw thingies

(Example: Framebuilders:Richard Moon)

From: "David Snyder" <dddd@pacbell.net>
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Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:11:59 -0700
Subject: Re: [CR] WTB: Little screw thingies


I've had very good results from bending these screws back, using the following technique:

I'll screw the screw in until the bend reaches the hole opening, then bend it a bit. I then screw it in another turn and bend again. Repeat until entire length is straight!

The nice thing about this is that the bending force is maximal at the hole entrance, so bending can be localized to the spot along the screw where rebending is needed. Rotating the screw quickly indicates the direction of needed correction. Oh, and I haven't broken one yet. I always allow some light oil to fully penetrate the threaded interface before starting.

David Snyder Auburn, CA usa

Paul Andrews wrote:
> I'm looking for those little screw thingies that go into Campy rear
> dropouts, for adjusting the rear wheel position.