brian.slater wrote:
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There is a special file that is made to dress damaged threads, It has
a different number of threads per inch on each side with four sides
and some are different on each end for eight sets of threads per
inch.

One of the reasons you use this file is that a triangular file has the
wrong angle for the threads. *
It's called a Thread Restoring File and retails for about $16. You
should be able to order one through your LBS.

For dressing-up a "cheapo hub", a triangular needle file, or perhaps
another common needle file that has pointed edges and a lightly-curved
surface, should suffice. Many people have a needle file set at home.


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