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bobafett:
Got an old set of ashtabula forks and the thread is a little chewed up  :'(

Nut spins on fine but then hits the chewed part and  :10_2_12:

I know you can re-thread with a die set but buying a set is expensive and i don't want to hire unless i'm definitely getting the right thing  :D

I'm also woried about TPI of the forks Vs TPI of the die set etc.

Anyone done this before ? Help  :-[

MartyC:
Try a good local bike shop, they should have the tap and dies already to clean them up.  If they are worn away you could get a welder to build up the thread area with weld and then have the thread re-cut  :daumenhoch:.

bobafett:

--- Quote from: MartyC on November 04, 2008, 12:16 PM ---Try a good local bike shop, they should have the tap and dies already to clean them up

--- End quote ---

You know I never even gave a LBS a thought - something about always wanting to do things myself i guess  ;D
Right, yellow pages it is then - nice one marty :daumenhoch:

Peter J:
Where are you based ? I might have a die to do it ?

bobafett:
North West mate - bit far from you i think  :(

If you'd be willing to post it (just the die) i'd pay for postage both ways  ???

I understand if you don't want to though  :daumenhoch:

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