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rollin72:
ive got an axle that needs the ends flatting, ive never done it before, can someone give us a few pointers please

nice1 Gaz :daumenhoch:

Spen69:
Gaz use a bench grinder and take your time. Take the spindle out if possible but I have done a set insitu as it had a captive axle.

You'll be at it for days if you try and file them mate....... ;-(

brettypeeps:
I tighten the wheel up backwards in the drop outs so the axle does not rotate and file away yo two flats,  Simply reverse for other side :daumenhoch:

rollin72:
does it knacker the thread?

brettypeeps:

--- Quote from: rollin72 on February 10, 2012, 05:33 PM ---does it knacker the thread?

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Only the bits you file .. Because you still ave the small bearing nut on you can wind it off to clean the threads if need be :daumenhoch:

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