Removing fork bottoms, NC35

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Re: Removing fork bottoms, NC35

Post by L.Svedberg » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:10 pm

Drunkn Munky wrote:Cheers lasse, bang on the money there.

When you say correct jaws for the vice do you mean there are specific jaws available to suit different sized tubes?

Most suspension shops use specially made clamps in a vice, but I guessyou could get by using a vice for holding tubes ( the kind vith two < shaped jaws. Be sure to use soft metal between the jaws and legs though!


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Re: Removing fork bottoms, NC35

Post by Drunkn Munky » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:34 pm

I guess some V shaped jaws made from wood will do then

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Re: Removing fork bottoms, NC35

Post by L.Svedberg » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:55 pm

Make them sturdy, and remember - heat is the key!

Good luck mate!

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