Mighty proud of myself...
02-07-11, 01:03 AM
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Mighty proud of myself...
3 blades and 3+ hours later...blam! My arms are sore as heck, but I'm proud. It feels good to have been successful in my endeavor.
I'll be advertising my services in the Vintage Sales section.
-Andrew
I'll be advertising my services in the Vintage Sales section.
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02-07-11, 01:06 AM
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Ugghhhhh! That looks like a full day's work!
Great job - now you just need to drop some molten brass down that puppy...
Can I have the leftovers for a drillium project?
DD
Great job - now you just need to drop some molten brass down that puppy...
Can I have the leftovers for a drillium project?
DD
02-07-11, 01:09 AM
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It took forever. My disclosed time it took is probably way off.
You want the top portion of the seatpost? I was thinking about keeping it as a reminder to always lube my seatposts.
Whomever owned this poor Ironman before me neglected the crap out of it for the seat tube to get like that. I have never seen anything like it. No wonder that bad boy wasn't budging.
You want the top portion of the seatpost? I was thinking about keeping it as a reminder to always lube my seatposts.
Whomever owned this poor Ironman before me neglected the crap out of it for the seat tube to get like that. I have never seen anything like it. No wonder that bad boy wasn't budging.
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^ Aw, that was tongue-in-cheek - I'd never really think to deprive you of your trophy! And that's definitely what that seatpost now represents. Good show.
Somebody out there needs to learn what Phil grease is for!
DD
Somebody out there needs to learn what Phil grease is for!
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02-07-11, 01:14 AM
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Ugh, I can hardly type. My arms are killing me!
02-07-11, 01:22 AM
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I admire your determination!! Great job!!
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The design of the seat post is to blame. As nice as it is to have a handy measurement, the cutouts allow water into the seat tube.
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That task is never easy, well done. I bolt a small washer of the correct size through the hole on the far end of the blade, you can maintain a bit more control over the depth of the cut.
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The design of the seat post is to blame. As nice as it is to have a handy measurement, the cutouts allow water into the seat tube.
I have the remove the stuck seat post, or steering stem problem, down to less than an hours work, these days.
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Great job in getting out that seat post. I resently had the same experience on a Super Grand Prix Frame. Made one cut down the side, then put a solid metal rod in the opening of the seat post. That way, when I clamp the seat post in a vise it won't collapse. Afterwards I used a hone to clean up the insides or the seat tube.
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02-07-11, 07:58 AM
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that's really impressive. Well done!
what're the plan for the bike now, or is it just time to relax?
what're the plan for the bike now, or is it just time to relax?
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great job. my '79 Kent with the stuck metal post is in the mail!
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02-07-11, 09:02 AM
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Someone recently gave me (yes, gave me) a decent 1985 Stumpjumper just because they couldnt deal with a stuck seat post. Not only was it stuck, but someone had cut it off 3/4" above the top of the seattube as well. A torch, cold, gallons of Liquid Wrench, etc... later and it still wouldn't budge. Finally had to drill a hole through both sides of the post that was showing and insert a long rod through it and apply more torch and muscle. It finally gave up. It was as though someone had welded the thing in there! Grease is good....
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That is ALOT of hard work with a hand saw... I'm a carpenter by trade, i should know!! 
You guys did good!!
@ Randy, i wish i had read your tips on stuck stems when i did mine. I did everything wrong but managed to get away with it this time. Next time, out comes the hacksaw and bye bye stem. I'm just hoping the mech down at the LBS didnt tweak my fork when he tried to get it out... doesnt appear to be, but i am sure i will find out when i ride it.
andy
You guys did good!!
@ Randy, i wish i had read your tips on stuck stems when i did mine. I did everything wrong but managed to get away with it this time. Next time, out comes the hacksaw and bye bye stem. I'm just hoping the mech down at the LBS didnt tweak my fork when he tried to get it out... doesnt appear to be, but i am sure i will find out when i ride it.
andy
02-07-11, 10:37 AM
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Great work. I guess Kurt is right. You need someone to braze up the lug collar for sure. Thanks for the thread. I learned something.
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Bring it by any time. I'm sure you have something to trade for the work involved.
Meh, I do what I can... Jk. It's a 56cm btw. Just your size.
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