Old 12-19-22 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by zandoval
Just saw a vid that used a 24 TPI Thread File to clean up the threads on a fork. I went out and found mine buried in the tool box next to my 20 TPI thread file used on pedals. So...

What would be the most used Thread Files needed for Old and New bicycles?
Metric?
SAE?
And I just realized you were asking specifically about thread files, not taps n' dies.

Before I slink away in embarrassment, I'll note that freewheel and bottom bracket threads are typically 24 tpi. But not axles...
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