And for prices, my Ace Hardware in El Cerrito had the handle for $6, and the taps for $5 each. I bought the M5 and M6, and have only used the M5. It is step 1 for any new frameset now at my workbench.
On Sunday, December 30, 2012 8:23:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Like others have said... clean the threads with a tap. you'll need 3 > things... a > handle<http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290735&cp=2568443.2568450.2628076.2629205>, > > an M5 > tap<http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290736&cp=2568443.2568450.2628076.2629205>, > > and a drop of oil to lube the tap/threads to prevent binding when you're > reaming it out. Any hardware or home improvement store should have a tap > and handle. > > --Smitty > > On Sunday, December 30, 2012 1:24:49 AM UTC-8, Earl Grey wrote: >> >> Seems like the paint was perhaps applied a bit too generously. Never >> had this problem on any other frame. On a couple of brazeons, I have >> so far been unable to get a bolt in, even when using a bit of oil and >> much patience in lining up the bolt. Any suggestions? I don't have a >> wire brush small enough to fit in the holes. Maybe nail polish on a Q- >> tip? Does that have any chance of working? Other ideas? >> >> Thanks! >> >> Gernot >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/PhC-oaj84iYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
