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A warning on pipe-cutters
I just use a pipe cutter, stick it in without using a file, and go on without any problems. -- forrestunifreak '*-My Gallery*' (http://tinyurl.com/wcrsl) - hasn't been updated*www.qu-ax.com* *unicycle for christ* Joe "Hodgekins" wrote: Oh... they don't kick bricks, do they? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ forrestunifreak's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/6828 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
i think the problem is ppl getting overly tight with the pipecutter, just don't crank the cutter so much. -- skrobo Unicycle For Christ 'MY VIDEOS' (http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=skroboskim) 'World Record' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oig5IEq-v4Y) "dude when i first got into this sport and saw one of you videos i almost threw up it was so sick" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ skrobo's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12272 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
skrobo;1103383 wrote: i think the problem is ppl getting overly tight with the pipecutter, just don't crank the cutter so much. That is what my Dad told me (after I got a seat post stuck in a frame). He said if you cut too fast it'll flare the end a lot more, but even if you do crank it really slowly, filing the outside edge is not usually a bad idea. It took us an afternoon to get the seat post out of my KH 36 frame after I got it lodged in there. In the process of trying to separate the two pieces, I scratched up the inside of the frame so much that I couldn't get the post back in even when it was filed. We had to use a round file and a few invented power drill attachments to smooth the inside of the frame again. Lesson learned: don't be so impatient with the pipe cutter, and file the edge of the seat post. -- unisteve \"the real answer is that you want both.\" -joemarshall ------------------------------------------------------------------------ unisteve's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/543 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
unisteve;1103394 wrote: Lesson learned: don't be so impatient with the pipe cutter, and file the edge of the seat post. This has been what's worked for me. I haven't cut too many posts with the pipe cutter, but so far no problems noticed. You have to file if you use a hacksaw anyway, but I don't think you need to file as much if you make a gentle cut with the pipe cutter. All pipe cutters may not be created equal however, so some may be more flare-prone than others... -- johnfoss John Foss Email: "jfoss" at "unicycling.com" -- www.unicycling.com ----------------------------------------------- Man with broken collar bone say: "Have you checked your shoelaces lately?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ johnfoss's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/832 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
I've always used a hack saw and file, its quick, easy and clean. The angle grinder looks fun though, I've only ever used one for cleaning my uni frame off with a wire brush disk Well this thread calls for a note to self! Don't use a pipe cutter to cut down posts. -- 1-wheeled-grape Scott, 'Restoring a Mini Mayfair... It's going to be awesome!!!!!!' (http://tinyurl.com/6jry36) 'My bebo thingy' (http://www.bebo.com/unicyclist_for_life) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-wheeled-grape's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15877 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
pedrotejada;1103342 wrote: We used a little but of water and roated the seatpost a lot... Here when I arrived I used Kitchen Soap and worked fine... Anyway, my seatpost do not looks good... For my luck I use it all the way down! You're doing it wrong! Soap and water are for washing your hands, not for working with metal. Unless it's oil or grease, you shouldn't be putting it on a seatpost... you're only going to make things worse. Really, you can use any oil on your seatpost in a pinch... even motor oil or vegetable oil... just remember to wipe off any excess to keep things clean. -- maestro8 Those are my principles. If you don't like those, I have others. -- Groucho Marx The only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity. -- François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire ------------------------------------------------------------------------ maestro8's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7871 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
Reciprocating saw FTW! I love mine (I mean my dads...) cuts through anything in seconds, never had a problem with it, cuts through aluminum, steel, anything! And its huge!!! -- ntappin 'how to build a strong comfy saddle from junk.' (http://tinyurl.com/hxcb3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ntappin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10800 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
For the record, I did file the post after using the pipe cutter. Quite a lot of filing in fact, but obviously not enough. The pipe cutter causes the bottom to flare outwards due to the pressure from the pipe cutter roller. So it means you can get it into the frame easily enough, but when you try to pull it out, it's like a rachet- it cuts into the seatube and stops you from pulling up. It's almost welded itself into the frame now. I'm going to take it to the bike shop to use a vice and a blowtorch. -- GizmoDuck The Induni Unicycle Tour 2009. Unicycle Tour of India. Email me for details. www.induni.adventureunicyclist.com The Uninam Tour 2008.....Hanoi to Saigon!!! www.uninam.net The SINZ Unicycle Tour 2007....South Island, New Zealand www.sinzuni.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GizmoDuck's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/794 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
maybe you can cut the top off and put a smaller seatpost inside with shims... -- unicyclist.ca http://www.Unicyclist.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ unicyclist.ca's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16025 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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A warning on pipe-cutters
I use a small plumbing pipe cutter (made for cutting copper pipe) and take it easy, low pressure, no rush. Then give the cut a quick sandpaper just to take the sharp edge off, bit of grease, job done. -- lunicycle ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lunicycle's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16926 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73116 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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