How to Shave Off Cable Guides...
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How to Shave Off Cable Guides...
Hey guys and gals... I was wondering what methods people are using to shave off cable guides from a steel frame... I was thinking of bringing the frame to a frame builder to be taken off but figured I would try to see here first if it can be done myself...
Another related question... How much would be a resonable fee that you would pay to have it done professionally...
Thanks for any replies...
Jason
Another related question... How much would be a resonable fee that you would pay to have it done professionally...
Thanks for any replies...
Jason
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Originally Posted by BuddyMike
How I did it: hacksaw and file.
Time: about 5 minutes
Time: about 5 minutes
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Saw and file is the best, pick up a little auto touchup paint so you're not planting the seeds of rust. You can do it with a torch, but it's a crapshoot as to whether it will mess up your finish.
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definitly paint over it after. I did mine when I was repainted my frame and you wouldn't know that guides were ever there.
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i've heard of dremeling cable guides off... but the most common method i've seen is hacksaw and file.
take your time with the filing! my first conversion (schwinn continental) is sporting some pretty serious flaws from filing down cable guides too quickly. sit down and take your time.
take your time with the filing! my first conversion (schwinn continental) is sporting some pretty serious flaws from filing down cable guides too quickly. sit down and take your time.
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The hacksaw will take most of it off. That guides are a lot softer than the frame and come off fairly easy, so you'll only really use the file to smooth it mostly.
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I'm going to dremel mine when I get ready to have it sandblasted for fresh color.
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Originally Posted by bonechilling
Ok, I'll say it - Why?
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I used an industrial grinder it worked but i now have some marks around the guides it was a bit heavy & hard to handle. Wish i had of used a file, but i touched every thing up with some auto touch up paint & looks nice and clean.
Cheers
Also I went to a frame repair place they wanted 15.00 a piece.
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Cheers
Also I went to a frame repair place they wanted 15.00 a piece.
DIY
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A torch is the best way to get them off, but only if your frame is unpainted. A propane one will do.
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Originally Posted by 666pack
take your time with the filing! ... sit down and take your time.
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Just hacksaw most of it off and then carefully file it smooth. If you aren't used to a dremel or grinder, it is very easy to grind off too much. None of this is difficult. Just go slowly and be patient.
Also remember that, like a saw, a file only cuts on the push stroke.
Also remember that, like a saw, a file only cuts on the push stroke.
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Don't do it to anything nice. That's all I got to say. Old Nishikis, Miyatas, Centurions, and other bike-boom era frames are fair game. Your dad's Merckx, Colnago, or Ciocc is not.
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Originally Posted by Grampy™
Their weight is oppressive......seriously if you don't use cables(brakes) why have 'em? Empty cable hangers spoil the "clean" look.
I had mine just sitting on there and my shorts/pants kept getting caught in the rear one so thats the main reason for removal. they are kinda ugly just sitting there though
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Originally Posted by Smiziley
Dremel takes it off like a hot knife to butter.
A dremel, even a cheap one, is a rad thing to have around in your tool kit. Good for that stuff, and cleaning off rust, grinding down bolts and bits, etc. I think you can get them for around $40. Totally worth it.