Wheel skewers - threaded bit protruding

McBain_v1
McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
edited April 2008 in Workshop
I bought my dad some Hope wheel skewers (blue colour to match his frame) and he is chuffed with them, but I note that there is a bit of threaded skewer protruding about 0·7cm beyond the end cap. Is it safe to saw this off so that it is a more flush fit :?: Any advice appreciated.
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  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    yes fine...

    make sure you tidy the end up after ( emery paper etc ) ..make sure you get a fine blade to cut it ..
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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    It looks like you got MTB skewers (135mm) rather than Road (130mm) skewers (assuming this is happening on the rear only).

    I'm not too sure whether I'd cut the end off - I think it's depend on how much you've got left if you did.
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  • rdaviesb
    rdaviesb Posts: 566
    I'd run a die down the thread before you cut it. Reversing the die will ensure that the thread is re-established on the end of the skewer and prevent cross threading.
  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Thank's RedDragon... Jesus - I didn't know Hope did road-specific skewers and failed to check this :oops:

    Looks like it should be okay to chop the protruding bit off so I will have a look at that this weekend. Thanks for input everyone :)
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  • notsoracy rich
    notsoracy rich Posts: 229
    If they have a steel skewer, put a bit of silver paint on the end after you've finished,or your dad's lovely skewers will go rusty on the part you have cut.
  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Top tip!
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