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24tpi thread file ?

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Anyone have a thread file i can borrow for a couple of days ?

https://www.frost.co.uk/sae-thread-file ... W8QAvD_BwE


This sort of jobbie.... 24tpi
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I think so. I'll have a look tonight.
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crust wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:24 pm I think so. I'll have a look tonight.
Now i've looked at more i'm not sure it'll work due to orientation of thread, the file seems to be external use as you're holding it horizontally. Which you obviously can't do for an internal thread.
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what are you trying to fix? bottom bracket threads?
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weeksy wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:27 pm
crust wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:24 pm I think so. I'll have a look tonight.
Now i've looked at more i'm not sure it'll work due to orientation of thread, the file seems to be external use as you're holding it horizontally. Which you obviously can't do for an internal thread.
Do you need something like these?

https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/tap-die-sets/cat831180

Depending how mullered the thread is, a good new bolt (or summat) gradually screwed in (2 turns, 2 out)?
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porter_jamie wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:34 pm what are you trying to fix? bottom bracket threads?
Close, freehub, cassette ring nut.
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Horse wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:56 pm
weeksy wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:27 pm
crust wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:24 pm I think so. I'll have a look tonight.
Now i've looked at more i'm not sure it'll work due to orientation of thread, the file seems to be external use as you're holding it horizontally. Which you obviously can't do for an internal thread.
Do you need something like these?

https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/tap-die-sets/cat831180

Depending how mullered the thread is, a good new bolt (or summat) gradually screwed in (2 turns, 2 out)?
Needs to be over 30mm diameter so not really
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Can you get another 'whatever' screws in? That was what I meant by 'something like'.
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Horse wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:43 pm Can you get another 'whatever' screws in? That was what I meant by 'something like'.
It's not the screwer inner that's borked. That's fine. It's the thread it screws into that's borked.

I can get another... but they're £60+
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oh, id just get another freehub then. last thing you want is that failing on you and ruining your day.
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You can get internal rethreading tools. I'll try to find a link to one.
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weeksy wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:45 pm
Horse wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:43 pm Can you get another 'whatever' screws in? That was what I meant by 'something like'.
It's not the screwer inner that's borked. That's fine. It's the thread it screws into that's borked.
That's what i meant. Get a spare male item to refine the female thread. Similar (but opposite obvs) to using a good nut to tidy a damaged bolt thread.

I say use a spare in case it gets damaged.
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weeksy wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:44 am Anyone have a thread file i can borrow for a couple of days ?

https://www.frost.co.uk/sae-thread-file ... W8QAvD_BwE


This sort of jobbie.... 24tpi
Is it just not wanting to go on due to a bashed thread? Don't know the parts in question, so might be of no use..

If the threads aren't free running, it you can - screw on lightly until it comes to a stop. Then tap with a hammer in a circular motion, then repeat.

This can form the displaced metal back to where it should be. Used this in the fastener game on nuts and bolts, and threaded parts.

Filing threads and running a tap through a female thread only removes metal, where this can re form it.

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weeksy wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:44 am Anyone have a thread file i can borrow for a couple of days ?

https://www.frost.co.uk/sae-thread-file ... W8QAvD_BwE


This sort of jobbie.... 24tpi
Another thought for threads that have worn, had damage etc, is Loctite.

Now, Loctitie is a brand, not a product. It is liquid thread lock, which comes in different strengths. some are semi permanent, some less strong.

Screwlock is the least strong, then nutlock, then studlock. It dries hard, and fills in the gaps in the threads, which helps if they're damaged.
There is also bearing fit, for fitting bearings very tightly, but can also fill up a gap. Similar break free strength as studlock, but fills a bigger gap.