RE: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

, 2013 11:34 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons Yeah, the tap is better--I twisted a bolt right off in a braze-on trying to clear the paint! Never did get that bolt stump removed either... Steve On Sun, Dec 30

Re: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

hreads > > > > > > From: William > > > To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > > Sent: Sun, December 30, 2012 9:28:06 AM > > Subject: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into > brazeons > > > > An

Re: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

intact. By the > way, with a properly sized tap, you won't need much torgue to shave off the > paint from the threads > > > From: William > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Sent: Sun, December 30, 2012 9:28:06 AM > Subject: [RBW] Re

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

Gernot, As others have already said, best use an M5 tap. Every workshop should have one. Always use a proper 'T' handle and chuck (I think General Tools make a nice small one) and proceed carefully. Don't use excessive force and remember that you are clearing existing threads - not trying to cu

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

best would be to use a thread cutting drill of the right size Am Sonntag, 30. Dezember 2012 10:24:49 UTC+1 schrieb Earl Grey: > > 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 t

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

Thanks Marc. It turned out the rack was better mounted to the other side of the eyelet anyway, but I will remove the broken bolt at some point. I would do well to save some weight... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view

RE: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons I agree, buy the tool! I will be if I ever have to do it again, thanks to the snapped bolt. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

I agree, buy the tool! I will be if I ever have to do it again, thanks to the snapped bolt. -- 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/-/kgLPwO8

Re: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

ember 30, 2012 9:28:06 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons 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 work

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

Thanks everyone. Sounds fairly unanimous. :) And thanks for the links, Smitty. I should have mentioned I am in Thailand, but I have a pretty well-stocked hardware store here, so with the links on my phone I should be able to communicate what I need. Cheers, Gernot "first Betty in Thailand?" Huber

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

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 h

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

Like others have said... clean the threads with a tap. you'll need 3 things... a handle, an M5 tap

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

And good ol' Sears has them ... or they used to at least. The threads of braze-ons on new frames often need to chased as they framebuilder just brazes them on "raw" . Most dealers don't do this for you so it's always handy to have the thread chasing tools. I have the M5 one as well as for t

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

What you're looking for is a thread chasing tool for M5 bolts. A good LBS should have such a tool, but you can probably also find them online or at a good hardware store. Tom Harrop's idea below is similar in using a stainless steel bolt. -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons

I had similar trouble with my new Bombadil last year. I actually snapped a rack mounting bolt off in one of the hourglass brazeons, so you may want to wait for advice from someone with better mechanical ability, but I used a stainless steel bolt to work the paint out of the eyelets slowly and c

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy

Gorgeous bike - what size chainrings did you select? - Melanie On Mar 25, 10:01 pm, Jamie wrote: > > I thought I would introduce myself and show off a photo of my recently > purchased 62 cm Betty Foy. -- You received th

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy

Well hellooo Betty... What a beauty!!! Perfect size too... On Mar 27, 1:40 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > Not a Foy owner, but I do own a Gomez (same thing) that I really like for > commuting and errands. Great design. Yours looks really nice. Enjoy! > > > From: Will

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy

Beautiful. I have the light blue one and love it. I have ridden it constantly since I got it last May and have over 2500 miles on it already. Get fenders if you want to ride in the rain. On Mar 25, 11:01 pm, Jamie wrote: >