Wellington: M6x1 left hand die

**Skunk** · 13th December 2006, 14:49

I need to cut two threads on a rod - both left hand M6x1. Tried all my usual contacts but no luck. Anyone able to help?

**bistard** · 13th December 2006, 15:00

Originally Posted by Skunk

I need to cut two threads on a rod - both left hand M6x1. Tried all my usual contacts but no luck. Anyone able to help?

And whats that for Young Andrew??

**bistard** · 13th December 2006, 15:03

Is it for the gear change linkage I gave you??
The other option,is if the threads on it are ok & it just needs to be longer,cut it & weld a section it it

**Skunk** · 13th December 2006, 15:08

Nah, the current rod only has one thread on it and the rod is too short. Both ends have to be left hand. I was expecting one to be right hand but noooo...

**bistard** · 13th December 2006, 15:10

I am not home tonight,but will have a look in my spares to see if I have another one,better suited

**Skunk** · 13th December 2006, 15:13

230mm long with a left hand M6x1 on each end would be ideal

Actually just another rod with a thread and I'll weld them together.

**F5 Dave** · 13th December 2006, 16:29

Can't see why you would want both LH thread. If they are one of each you can turn the rod while all on the bike shortening & lengthening the rod thus adjusting lever height. A new rod eye is pretty cheap from Schroderco or where ever.

**Skunk** · 13th December 2006, 17:31

I don't want both left, they just are. And they're not bolted to the levers at the knuckles either. That's why I expected one left and one right.

**Wasp** · 13th December 2006, 18:18

pity i cant lend you the bosses gear

**Skunk** · 13th December 2006, 19:24

Could you do it then...?

**Wasp** · 13th December 2006, 19:52

no sorry, only allowed to use them for work jobs (its not like trade tools or anything, they are his personal tools, i work in a laptop company remember?)

plus i suck at it