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Old 02-23-15 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dabac
Doesn't always work. Have had some alloy nipples that just wouldn't come off. A good enou grip would only wind the spoke up into plain scary territory. Couldn't clamp the spoke hard enough to prevent turning w/o gouging it. Eventually managed to torch enough off to get the remains to release.
You need a better vise grips.
Mine "scores" the nipple so well, it tears apart easily.
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