Re: [RBW] How to trim skewer length without damaging thread?

2016-05-21 Thread Peter White
For some - unknown to me - reason, using a belt sander to clean up the end always leaves a nice smooth end to the threads. But using a bench grinder always leaves a small and extremely sharp edge. So I always use the belt sander. Using a nut to straighten the tiny sharp edge does let you get the

[RBW] How to trim skewer length without damaging thread?

2016-05-20 Thread Kainalu
Thread a nut on to the skewer inside of where you want to cut it, cut it, then file the cut to dull the edge. Backing off the nut will right any wrongs, leaving you with a nice end. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] How to trim skewer length without damaging thread?

2016-05-20 Thread Lungimsam
Trimmed my pitlock skewer and almost couldnt get the nut back on. Took a while to get the threads going again. Scary. But all is well. Any advice how to do this without distorting the threads so I get better results next time? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the