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by redefined_cycles
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1907148

Re: The post man's been ...

A new (to me) phone. Kind of relevant here becasue my old phone died in the torrential rain on the winter Jennride. I would have put it in a waterproof case, but I assumed the pocket in my new Evoc bum bag specifically for a phone would be waterproof. Apparently not. (I also had to get replacements...
by redefined_cycles
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Supertramp 2024: A Challenge
Replies: 15
Views: 414

Re: Supertramp 2024: A Challenge

Veey temptee by this thanks Dave. Why be Tramp when one can be SuperTramp. 6 sounds scary though.
by redefined_cycles
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

I just drilled out a seized chain ring bolt, where do I get my £150? :lol:
You can now take the rest of the day off. Well done you :lol:
by redefined_cycles
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

£100 an hour for skilled labour We live in very different worlds if you think £100 an hour is a reasonable hourly wage for any human beimg to earn. ( shaf is a nurse and is nowhere near that for example nor is a teacher etc or indeed almost anyone working. Remember that this isn't a full time rate,...
by redefined_cycles
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Unpopular opinion but it’s probably 1.5 hours in total sunk time for the welder to get to you, set up, weld and pack away. £100 an hour for skilled labour ready immediately doesn’t seem too harsh to me. And he’s factored risk in as well. Nah. Not unpopular at all and appreciated. I did ask the Mini...
by redefined_cycles
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

I'll be honest Stu. At the time I only had £150 to my name for the week. It's not that it seemed too expensive, but rather daylight robbery. I did'nt tell the chap he was taking the p, byt rather that I couldn't afford... Since then I think I've spent £21 + £8 in drill bits of which at least 80% are...
by redefined_cycles
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:47 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Thanks Cycle peasant. Yes, a spoke was on the cards for the morning but had never thought of sharpening it. Also, there's them proper screwdriver head with a sharp curved end - wonder what they're called. Lots of schocks already used as was a cold chisel to try n rotate it out. I also have the circl...
by redefined_cycles
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Thanks again all for the advice. Measure twice, cut once. In this case I'm trying to just keep thinking about all the various 'chess moves' available and repercussions. If only that chap with the welder and exp to go with it didn't think he could take the wee with people in a stickle like this. I'd ...
by redefined_cycles
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Be careful Shaf as your hole looks somewhat on the piss, so you'll still need to entirely remove what remains of the bolt (or just about) before trying to re-tap it ... if not you're hanger won't line up with your new hole. Yes... It is slighlty off centre and hence why I was trying best to keep dr...
by redefined_cycles
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

fatbikephil wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:44 pm. Be very careful with the tap - if it shears you are totally screwed!
Thanks Phil. I'll stop watching tap/die/rethread vids for now then.
by redefined_cycles
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Lazarus wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:53 pm
If the above fails is it possible to drill it out bigger and then tap that hole (obvs need to drill whatever the bolt passes through)
Lets not think about that just yet. Just seen a YT vis mentioning remaking a hole with JB Weld :lol:

Hoping none of that would be needed.
by redefined_cycles
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

🙈 You might have been better off removing the hub & taking it to a workshop to be welded. Thanks Wotsits. Removing all thatbis probably above my pay grade. Last time me and my mate did my driver shafts on something with less vintage, I was glad we'd managed to the other side. Brake work is (rel...
by redefined_cycles
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Shaff - get a dremel (cheapo ebay copy in any case) and try to grind out as much of the bolt as you can before have a go with a tap. In fact if you are careful and very patient, you might be able to get enough out to pick the threads of the bolt out without tapping - even if you can get the first b...
by redefined_cycles
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Update time (and thanks again for everyones help): Rang the 2 mobile welders I could find. One was with a european (well, Polish or Ukranian) accent and I hoped I'd get a good price. Not sure why! Asked me to send pics via Whatsapp and it was obvious it just needed a quick weld so I could wind it ou...
by redefined_cycles
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD knackered rucksacks
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Re: WTD knackered rucksacks

No probs Ben. Yes, thanks Al. Ace pack but when I looked at where it needed sewing I thought of the ends of my fingers. Even with that finger protector Stu suggested when I redid the zip on my Wildcat, I reckon I'd have hurt...

Left it in shed for a BenCon day :lol:
by redefined_cycles
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Found a mobile welder (hopefully he gets back to me soon) who asked me to send pics. Would this be the right call!! https://i.imgur.com/YP3bLZo.jpeg Gonna ask him to weld this 10mm bolt onto the 12mm. Hoping he has enough exp to not weld to the outer/female end! Looks to be enough access for someone...
by redefined_cycles
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Lazarus wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:17 am Lomg time since i had oxy but you could only hire bottles.
A mobile welder would be a better bet. I doubt your first ever weld would be good/strong enough
Good call. Let me google that. Thanks.
by redefined_cycles
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Thanks Stu. Access is really difficult and I'll probably end up welding the bar around the hole (now that I've snapped off the bit sricking out :lol: ). Mate has a Snap On welder which I'm sure is gasless so that'd have been an option if we could get into the gap :smile:
by redefined_cycles
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1841

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Jon, yes it can't be removed. All one heap of connection to the suspension/track rod etc. I tried the cold treatment with heat before that. Couldn't really get a purchase with the mole-grips. Used the nut extractor tool that the chap at Screwfix had suggested and informed me he'd had his wheel bolts...
by redefined_cycles
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD knackered rucksacks
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Re: WTD knackered rucksacks

Hi ben. I have a excellent little project for ya. Bought for a tenner or less on here but it was beyond my scope of ability... Basically needs some sewing but I darent think how hard it would be due to the thicker/layering of materials. Got it off Al on here so he might be able to fill in more detai...
by redefined_cycles
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1192146

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Dave Barter wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:08 pm I did say that would happen 😟 Mine was £339 but I have to look at STW for a month 📢
Discount code wouldn't work for that Dave. So you still saved 99p (and the insult of having to sub at STW :shock: sorry).
by redefined_cycles
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3322
Views: 609938

Re: Todays ride

The good side of a steep hill. Which I'm not complaining about. Must be the Peaks.

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