[CR]Re: Classicrendezvous Digest, adding threads to steer tube

(Example: Framebuilders:Masi)

Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 12:23:34 -0800
From: "Tom Seaman" <thomas@kokoPedli.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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Subject: [CR]Re: Classicrendezvous Digest, adding threads to steer tube

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> 12. Adding threads to a long fork steer tube...
> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:57:32 EST
> From: TODDCIRELLI@aol.com
>
> Does anybody see any potential issues with cutting threads (extending the
> threads) into a 1" threaded fork steer tube? I have one that is too long and I
> wanted to cut threads in it and put it on a frame.
>
> I know that some steers are butted, but I've checked that with a long stem
> and that doesn't appear to be a factor. What would I use?
>
> Todd Cirelli
> Mechanicsburg, PA
>

I have done this with no problems. As long as the tube truly is still thick enough, you should be fine. A reminder... If your cutting it a lot shorter, it's probably easier to thread it before cutting it shorter (If you do need to cut it.), and do re-chase those threads, after cutting shorter, before you put your head-set on...

Tom Seaman
Portland, Oregon