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07-05-2018, 01:42 PM | #1 |
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Brake Rod Eyelet Reforming Tool
Does anyone recognize these tools and know who the person is that actually made this tool?? I have also made one and have a few questions now.
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07-05-2018, 05:38 PM | #2 |
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07-05-2018, 05:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake Rod Eyelet Reforming Tool
Thanks Dudley!! Another Californian sent me a PM this afternoon with that link. I honestly had never thoughtabout checking Craig's posts until he mentioned it. Thanks again!!
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07-05-2018, 07:47 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brake Rod Eyelet Reforming Tool
Just wondering if these are full length rods or just the ends that would get TIG welded to new rod stock? Bob
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07-05-2018, 08:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Brake Rod Eyelet Reforming Tool
Does anyone know what happened to Craig Lewis? He seems to have left the board or at least doesn't post any more. He posted some very good information on a number of topics. I miss his posts.
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07-06-2018, 01:08 AM | #6 |
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Unfortunately he got divorced and I haven't heard a thing after that. Craig was the guy that taught me to NOT use silicone to seal a windshield, as it promotes rust. |
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Re: Brake Rod Eyelet Reforming Tool
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Bob, this is for modifying reproduction brake rods to be aesthetically correct. The center upset is machined in a lathe to the same size & shape, the threaded end is machined to mimic rolled threads, and the loop-end is reshaped to be more rounded like the original. To most restorers, this is probably considered 'just wasting time', but the reason I do it is because all of this can be done in less time than correctly restoring original brake rods. Quote:
Tom, what you failed to take into account was that Canadian silicone affects metal much differently than US silicone, -and therefore is not a rust promoter here in the states. Quote:
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