The Classic & Vintage Pass Around [Cotter] Press
07-03-23, 01:15 PM
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Alright sir, I’m here, and volunteering for the next set of coffered crank carnage pictures to be posted to this thread. The cheap actually-sort-of-nice dept store bike whining at me from the garage is getting too loud
Iowa10Speed are you the current torch bearer?
Iowa10Speed are you the current torch bearer?
The cotter is in the mail to AdventureManCO! Should arrive by Thursday 7-6.
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07-03-23, 08:27 PM
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Whoohoo! I even get a postcard to boot!
Looking forward to much cotter removal silliness! And curious to see what these cranks weigh, since the only reference I have for steel cranks is 1800+ grams
Looking forward to much cotter removal silliness! And curious to see what these cranks weigh, since the only reference I have for steel cranks is 1800+ grams
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07-06-23, 04:37 PM
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The cotter press has landed at Le Grande HQ.
I have 3 project crapolas that need the press, so I will be busy tonight. cudak888 just say the word if you'd like it headed your way.
I have 3 project crapolas that need the press, so I will be busy tonight. cudak888 just say the word if you'd like it headed your way.
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07-06-23, 06:29 PM
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The cotter press has landed at Le Grande HQ.
I have 3 project crapolas that need the press, so I will be busy tonight. cudak888 just say the word if you'd like it headed your way.
I have 3 project crapolas that need the press, so I will be busy tonight. cudak888 just say the word if you'd like it headed your way.
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Project #1:
Result: success!!
I got a little crazy and decided to try to remove the BB as well.
Even the DS cup! I was shocked!
Bike #2 coming up soon:
Result: success!!
I got a little crazy and decided to try to remove the BB as well.
Even the DS cup! I was shocked!
Bike #2 coming up soon:
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07-07-23, 10:40 AM
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07-07-23, 10:48 AM
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That last bike was a scrap pile special, and one that I wanted to save. Don’t plan to keep.
2 down, one to go.
The third one is an interesting one. Not ready to share it with the world, but it is pretty unique (true), pretty rare (very true), and pretty special (absolutely 100% not true).
And we had success! 3 for 3, the hat trick of cotter pressing. Unless I see a sad cottered dog at the co-op today in need of pressing, it is ready for the next in line! Mucho thanks to cudak888 , Mad Honk and Iowa10Speed !!
2 down, one to go.
The third one is an interesting one. Not ready to share it with the world, but it is pretty unique (true), pretty rare (very true), and pretty special (absolutely 100% not true).
And we had success! 3 for 3, the hat trick of cotter pressing. Unless I see a sad cottered dog at the co-op today in need of pressing, it is ready for the next in line! Mucho thanks to cudak888 , Mad Honk and Iowa10Speed !!
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07-07-23, 06:16 PM
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Kurt,
It is this kind of response I was hoping for with the tool pass around thing. My phone lost yer number, so if you get a chance gimme a call smiles, MH
It is this kind of response I was hoping for with the tool pass around thing. My phone lost yer number, so if you get a chance gimme a call smiles, MH
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07-08-23, 06:34 PM
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The co-op was closed, so not opportunistic garbage scrap pile pickups for me (for the day, haha). So I got the 3 done, and we are finished.
Really appreciate the use of the tool. Anyone else hit me up when you are ready for it. I'm digging' the pass around thing, so now I'm really looking forward to the box o' crap.
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12-15-23, 11:09 AM
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FYI to any and all interested, I still have this tool, and it is ready to eat more cotter pins for breakfast!
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12-29-23, 11:21 AM
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So I totally tried to get this shipped off today, rode my bike to the post office and all, and it was closed!!!
My apologies!
I'm betting it's also closed tomorrow and Monday as well, but I will check. It will go out next available opportunity. Thank you for your patience!!!
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That is not a Huffiente that you were riding, Bad Karma! Smiles, MH
12-30-23, 10:47 PM
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Did the press ever make it to you? I haven't checked tracking, but probably should. Hope it did!
Did the press ever make it to you? I haven't checked tracking, but probably should. Hope it did!
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The Cotter Press arrived yesterday. I was hoping to get a chance to use it today. But, thus far, haven’t got there yet. I may still get a chance to get the cottered cranks on the Fothergill later today. I’ll wait on the Hetchins until someone needs the press or until I have more of the parts.
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The last piece for this phase of the 40’s Fothergill was to put on a period correct crank set.
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Next up is the 1950’s Hetchins.
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Upgrade to the Fothergill
A Chater Lea round arm crankset showed up this week. So the cotter press came in handy again.
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