Originally Posted by
sannerbikes700
I also don't see a much way around a BB tap. You're gonna get a little bit of brass in those threads near the chainstay. Not to mention the distortion. Maybe if you are really really careful? Would be pretty tough.
I thought a thread clearer made out of a couple of "fluted out" BB cups might be sufficient to clear the brass (or silver in my case) I realize I still have to be really careful though. I just want to get through with my first frame with minimum investment. If I continue building frames (hopefully) there's no doubt that I'll soon need a BB threader.