Hand-facing bottom brackets was once a test of patience.

I miss the slow, careful work it needed.

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I mean, I might be the reason they invented threadless headsets. I have this distinct memory of trying to get everything just right and messing up the facing cut so many times. Felt like my hands were just not built for that kind of careful stuff, you know? It definitely taught me some respect for people who can do it well.

nancy3010d ago

My old shop teacher showed me to put a sharpie mark at 45 degrees on the facing cutter. That little visual guide stops you from rocking it and ruining the cut. I still do it now when I have to face a bracket, it just locks your wrist into the right position. Takes all the guesswork out and you get a way cleaner finish, lol. Saved so many parts from being scrapped.

green.tyler1d ago

Oh man, that's a solid trick. My buddy wrecked a whole batch of spacers last month because his hand kept tilting. Should have told him about @nancy30's sharpie trick, would have saved his weekend.