Removing Braze-ons...
06-13-06, 08:31 PM
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Removing Braze-ons...
I just procured a classic Nishiki International frame, in my size, with which I am going to replace my current, wee bit undersized frame. I purchased this frame specifically to be used as a fixie, so I'd like to remove the braze-on cable ends and whatnot. What's the best way to do so? Will a Dremel handle it? Or should I try and wrap the frame around a wheel grinder? Maybe a chisel to the brazing?
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06-13-06, 08:40 PM
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Dremel. Although I simply pounded them off with a screwdriver chisel.
06-13-06, 11:24 PM
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Get a propane torch and heat them up. It's way cleaner than a dremel of a grinder plus you won't worry about grinding thru the tube. A torch is how they got there and a torch is the best way to get them off.
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if you actually want the entire braze-on off, and have a propane torch, go with a torch.
if you have very steady hands and are patient you could probably do it with a dremel.
if it were me, i'd probably use the dremel and take off most of the braze on and just leave the base so i don't risk cutting into the tube. or you could use a dremel for most of it and take the base off with a file. you'd be surprised how well a properly used file works. just take your time and check the progress after every stroke or two.
now that i think about it, the dremel/file solution would probably do the least damage to the paint. so i'd do that.
if you have very steady hands and are patient you could probably do it with a dremel.
if it were me, i'd probably use the dremel and take off most of the braze on and just leave the base so i don't risk cutting into the tube. or you could use a dremel for most of it and take the base off with a file. you'd be surprised how well a properly used file works. just take your time and check the progress after every stroke or two.
now that i think about it, the dremel/file solution would probably do the least damage to the paint. so i'd do that.
