Re: [RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher
On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Norman wrote: > Thanks. I'll keep trying. BTW is there a 3rd hand? > > Yup. A "third hand" is usually a spring loaded clamp that fits over the shoes of caliper brakes to hold them against the rim when adjusting the cables. < http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=516682131724&d=single&c=Tools&sc=Brake&tc=Third-Hand&item_id=UB-ST201D > I find third and fourth hand tools very useful when setting up bikes. The fourth hand is also a perfect tool for really snugging up zip ties both on and off the bike. Cheers- Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher
Thanks. I'll keep trying. BTW is there a 3rd hand? On Feb 21, 12:14 am, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > If you look at the second picture on the page linked by Mitch, it > might be a little more clear. Basically, the top arm (in the picture) > has a little cam that engages the cable as you begin to squeeze the > handles. Then, as you squeeze more, the two arms of the tool move > away from one another, thus "pulling" the cable. The bottom arm (with > the slot in it) pushes against the brake (or derailer), while the top > arm pulls the cable. I use the Hozan version, which doesn't have a > thumb lock feature, so I just squeeze with one hand and tighten the > hex screw with the other. > > Hope this isn't confusing things more... > > -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher
If you look at the second picture on the page linked by Mitch, it might be a little more clear. Basically, the top arm (in the picture) has a little cam that engages the cable as you begin to squeeze the handles. Then, as you squeeze more, the two arms of the tool move away from one another, thus "pulling" the cable. The bottom arm (with the slot in it) pushes against the brake (or derailer), while the top arm pulls the cable. I use the Hozan version, which doesn't have a thumb lock feature, so I just squeeze with one hand and tighten the hex screw with the other. Hope this isn't confusing things more... -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher
I'm kind of in the same position as GeorgeS. I've seen the parktool web page on it and I'm still having some trouble using it. I've looked around for a more detailed explanation elsewhere but haven't found anything. If anyone can give a short primer, I'd appreciate it. Norman On Feb 20, 5:26 pm, Mitch Browne wrote: > From Parks website > > http://www.parktool.com/product/cable-stretcher > > On Feb 20, 2:20 pm, GeorgeS wrote: > > > > > I have been given a Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher (BT-2). No > > instructions came with it. I apologize for being, as my son would > > say, "out of it," but how does one use this thing? Any advice would > > be appreciated. Right now it's just taking up space in my tool > > drawer. > > GeorgeS > > Clueless in New Orleans- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher
>From Parks website http://www.parktool.com/product/cable-stretcher On Feb 20, 2:20 pm, GeorgeS wrote: > I have been given a Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher (BT-2). No > instructions came with it. I apologize for being, as my son would > say, "out of it," but how does one use this thing? Any advice would > be appreciated. Right now it's just taking up space in my tool > drawer. > GeorgeS > Clueless in New Orleans -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
