When a 20 minute job turns into a 3 hour job.
06-19-21, 09:52 AM
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Grouchy Old man
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When a 20 minute job turns into a 3 hour job.
I was installing a rear on my bike, had every bolted down, and only one bolt to screw in. It decided to snap on me. Hopefully I'll be able to drill a small well into it and remove it with an easy out. I'll have to drill it out and re-tap the thread, (hopefully I'll find a tap small enough for a fine thread,) if not. A bit frustrating, but I know I have solutions available. Can't say I am happy about it, but such is life.
06-19-21, 11:19 AM
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Welp, that sucks. Anyone who's turned enough wrenches has been there.
I'd try to cut a slot into it and back it out before drilling it out. Trying to drill out anything smaller than a 3/8" - 6mm is always sketchy. Either way, chase out those threads before you try a new bolt. It doesn't take much to foul up those little M5 inserts, plus those shiny stainless bolts are so easy to snap or round off. ( Don't even get me started on titanium, lol)
I'd try to cut a slot into it and back it out before drilling it out. Trying to drill out anything smaller than a 3/8" - 6mm is always sketchy. Either way, chase out those threads before you try a new bolt. It doesn't take much to foul up those little M5 inserts, plus those shiny stainless bolts are so easy to snap or round off. ( Don't even get me started on titanium, lol)
06-19-21, 11:21 AM
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That's my kind of luck right there.
06-19-21, 12:06 PM
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I blame the sign. Best not to give those bolts any ideas.
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06-19-21, 01:24 PM
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Has happened to us all.
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06-19-21, 01:41 PM
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Boy, isn't that the truth. Before my ride yesterday, I planned to just replace my chain and adjust my headset. Took the chain off and threw it away only to realize I didn't have a new one in that size. So I fished it and the quick link out of the trash and put it back on, deciding that the first stop on my ride would be my LBS. I took out my stem and accidentally ripped the wires out of my bike computer base! So after getting the headset/stem situated again, I had to re-solder the wires to the base. That's an hour or so I wish I'd been riding!
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06-19-21, 02:53 PM
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My system for grading repairs/chores:
Any injuries?
Anything broken?
a) On original chore?
b) On unrelated item?
How many trips back to workshop, store, etc.?
Any injuries?
Anything broken?
a) On original chore?
b) On unrelated item?
How many trips back to workshop, store, etc.?
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06-19-21, 05:58 PM
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Recommend adding this to your tool set:
Damaged Screw Extractor Kit and Stripped Screw Extractor Set. Its A HassleFree Broken Bolt Extractor and Screw Remover Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZ17QD9...ing=UTF8&psc=1
Damaged Screw Extractor Kit and Stripped Screw Extractor Set. Its A HassleFree Broken Bolt Extractor and Screw Remover Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZ17QD9...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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06-20-21, 07:28 PM
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Recommend adding this to your tool set:
Damaged Screw Extractor Kit and Stripped Screw Extractor Set. Its A HassleFree Broken Bolt Extractor and Screw Remover Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZ17QD9...ing=UTF8&psc=1
Damaged Screw Extractor Kit and Stripped Screw Extractor Set. Its A HassleFree Broken Bolt Extractor and Screw Remover Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZ17QD9...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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06-20-21, 08:57 PM
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It looks like the frame uses rivnuts, definitely doesn't look like a welled on fitting. Might be able to just get a new one squeezed in once the hole is cleared.
06-21-21, 07:30 PM
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So many times, to do the job right, you have to use two or three times the number of tools you first got out, and maybe one or two trips to the hardware store.
I think it is covered under Ralph's law.
I think it is covered under Ralph's law.
06-21-21, 10:07 PM
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Sounds like a typical car repair story too.
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06-21-21, 11:03 PM
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I once assumed a regular tube change was going to be standard. I finally got it after wrapping all four ratchet straps around the wheel, and three cigarettes smoked.
