Re: [CR] Mystery VAR Tool

Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 13:54:32 -0700
From: "verktyg" <verktyg@aol.com>
To: dtshifter@aol.com, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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Subject: Re: [CR] Mystery VAR Tool

Chuck,

Nope, it's for trimming spoke ends on the inside of old clincher rims and some tubular rims too.

Chas. Colerich Oakland, CA USA

dtshifter@aol.com wrote:
> Amir,
>
> That is for bottom bracket adjustable cup lockrings - forget what VAR's number is. They work very well, just be careful as they will easily remove paint from the bottom bracket!
>
> Chuck Brooks
> Malta, NY NEUSA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amir Avitzur
> Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 4:03 pm
> Subject: [CR] Mystery VAR Tool
>
> Found this tool in my toolbox recently. Looks viscous!
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/grande_flasque/4602177018/
> Its a lot like the Lock Ring Pliers I was looking for.
> Anybody know what these are used for?
>
> Amir Avitzur
> R"G Israel