Originally Posted by
hockeyteeth
What is "drewing"?
"Drewing" is removing original bits from a frame to irreversibly convert it to a "cleaner look," i.e. grinding off shift lever bosses or cable guides, or hacking off a derailleur hanger because you're converting to a fixed gear and thus supposedly have no need for things like shift lever bosses, cable guides or derailleur hangers.
Do you tap it with French or Italian threads since the ID of the shell is 35mm? What do you ream it with?
I tapped it to Italian thread because the ID of the shell would not allow full-depth English thread to be cut. I used a Bicycle Research reamer to remove enough material for the Italian tap to engage:
