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03-22-24, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drewfio

I saw this tool when researching my issue. I'd love to have this tool, and it looks like it is a great one for its purpose! But I'm having trouble convincing myself I need it for this project or that it will get much use in my hands in the future, at my relatively infrequent rate of working on new to me bikes.

For one time use, it's not worth it. Peening the race with a punch, as recommended by others, is my recommendation to you. Just start with opposite sides, then quarters, eighths, etc. to try and make it symmetric.

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