Originally Posted by
genejockey
Have you ever seen the "OnRoad Vintage Bikes" channel on YouTube? I think the guy is in the Czech Republic, and the videos aren't dubbed, but he builds up some nice bikes. He's got one of those Campagnolo bike building kits. You get to watch him chasing the threads and facing the BB, and sometimes the headtube if the frame's been painted, pressing in the headset cups, etc. That Campy tool set is just amazing.
Haven't seen that guy, love the Campy kit.
However, and this really gets me going, I have never had to face a bottom bracket, I have chased and saved many that were compromised but have my own process and chasers that I made myself.
I disagree with facing or reaming for paint and if you screw it up when it wasn't needed, well.... you can't put material back so you better be damn sure its truly warranted and capable if you go there.
You have probably seen my rants about BB's and fixed cups, every one that I work on comes out for service, threads, torque, grease, close inspection and so it will come out later when needed without a huge unnecessary fight and or mess, period.
