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

) to clean up the threads. Good luck Marc __ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Tom Harrop [twhar...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 8:22 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re

[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: >

[RBW] Re: New Betty

Congrats on your new Betty! She looks GREAT! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@

[RBW] Re: New Betty

Looks like a lot of thought went into the details. The result is stunning. I've never been keen on tweed but the bag, fender flap and the color just work so well. You say "rides like butter" - what tires & size did you select? dougP On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote: > Since it seems this is the

[RBW] Re: New Betty

Thanks for all your great comments! It's been alot of fun reading this list over the winter, drooling over the Rivbike site and picking out parts and hemming a hawing. You all have really provided priceless information through incredibly pleasant and lively discussion. What a great community. See

[RBW] Re: New Betty

That's cool! Now I want a cream headtube on my Hillborne. Might be my favorite looking Betty Foy. And a nice, tasteful build, too. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mar 26, 3:38�pm, Beth wrote: > Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new > ridehere're the > picshttp://w

[RBW] Re: New Betty

On Mar 26, 2:41 pm, William wrote: > It's so cute and little!  I want to put it in my pocket! > Ha ha ha. Beautiful bike. There's nothing like picking up a sparkling new bicycle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

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Gorgeous. Congrats on the swank new ride. Tweed for the win! Shawn On Mar 26, 3:35 pm, "Andy.M" wrote: > That's a great looking ride, Congrats!!   I had not seen any of the > detail on the decals before, I love the apples! > -A > > On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote: > > > Since it seems this is th

[RBW] Re: New Betty

That's a great looking ride, Congrats!! I had not seen any of the detail on the decals before, I love the apples! -A On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote: > Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new > ridehere're the > picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?saveds

[RBW] Re: New Betty

That's a great looking bike! On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote: > Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new > ridehere're the > picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?savedsettings=499651459#pho... > > Enjoy! > > Ps..rides like butter! -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: New Betty

Very sweet! I saw Mark building that up and took a close look in the stand. I like that green. Enjoy the ride! jim m wc ca On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote: > Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new > ridehere're the > picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?

[RBW] Re: New Betty

It's so cute and little! I want to put it in my pocket! Seriously great looking bike. Congrats. On Mar 26, 1:38 pm, Beth wrote: > Since it seems this is the thing you do after you pick up your new > ridehere're the > picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/8305...@n02/?savedsettings=499651459#ph