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[Closed] Tubeless rim taping question

 cnud
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Has anyone found a decent way of cutting out the valve stem hole? I've tried a countersink, drill bit and a deburring tool. All rip the tape rather than cut a nice hole for sealing. Annoying first world problem.


 
Posted : 01/05/2016 10:41 am
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You're over thinking it. Cross cut using Stanley knife has never failed to work for me


 
Posted : 01/05/2016 10:43 am
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Sharp knife/scalpel. Make a cross then carefully go round the edges of the hole. A small, fine file (of the type used for model making) can help give a good finish.


 
Posted : 01/05/2016 10:44 am
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I just use a sharp knife for a tiny slit in the tape and push the valve through.


 
Posted : 01/05/2016 10:44 am
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I just push a valve straight through it. Works perfectly.


 
Posted : 01/05/2016 10:55 am
 cnud
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Ah it seems the simplest solutions may be the best. Cheers !


 
Posted : 01/05/2016 11:08 am
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I use a kebab skewer


 
Posted : 01/05/2016 11:10 am