Advice please.Short...
 

[Closed] Advice please.Shortening a Manitou Axel spring

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I've acquired a softer spring for my wife's ancient Axels,but its the wrong model year,and is about 1cm too long.I'd have a go,but think I'd need an angle grinder.I'm reluctant to shell out for a one off job,can I get an adaptor for an electric drill,so I can use a cutting disc on it? Or any other ideas?
Ta,Ian


 
Posted : 17/08/2016 10:59 am
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BITD - literally 20 years ago, I shortened a pair of Iddon Zed spring with a hacksaw and a file. Worked fine.


 
Posted : 17/08/2016 1:03 pm
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I've already taken the teeth off two blades,and not made a noticable mark.


 
Posted : 17/08/2016 1:58 pm
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They must be made of sterner stuff! They are not titanium are they...?


 
Posted : 17/08/2016 11:01 pm