On 07/17/2010 01:33 AM, john strizek wrote:
> Yes it may be true that a Campagnolo axle can be used as a thread
> chaser. I n fact obtaining an axle may be more costly than the few
> dollars for a proper tap to do the job properly.
Although this may generally be true, finding a true 10mm x 26tpi tap for
the derailleur hanger may be a bit of a stretch. At least I've never
seen one. 10mm x 1.0mm are abundant and inexpensive.
> I am fortunate that I have a VAR tap for old style Stronglight
> threading. I obtained it from Tom Hayes at fair cost. That has been a
> lifesaver more than once. Buggered "pulling" threads have been a
> problem since the protective caps became out of fashion.
Is this the VAR #23? http://www.os2.dhs.org/
I have one but haven't yet had the need to use it. Did you find it "bottomed" properly? It looks more like a plug tap than a bottoming tap to me.
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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA