SF Cyclotouring

Ride reports and other ramblings from a San Francisco cyclist.

11/24/2013

Nitto Rack Wings

Nitto Rack Wings by jimgskoop
Nitto Rack Wings, a photo by jimgskoop on Flickr.

Made a friend's Nitto M-12 rack wider to eliminate Berthoud bag sag.

11/14/2013

Nice Rack

11/04/2013

Hoke Torch Tips Sizes

Nowhere on the 'net is there information about the actual sizes of tips for the Hoke Jeweler's Torch!  So I've measured and posted them here.
  • Propane Tip #1A - Drill bit size #60 - 0.040 inches
  • Propane Tip #2A - Drill bit size #57 - 0.043 inches
  • Propane Tip #3A - Drill bit size #54 - 0.054 inches
  • Propane Tip #5A - Drill bit size #49 - 0.073 inches
Here are some Victor tip sizes for comparison:
  • Victor #00 - Drill size #70 - 0.028 inches
  • Victor #0 - Drill size #65 - 0.035 inches
  • Victor #1 - Drill size #60 - 0.040 inches
  • Victor #2 - Drill size #56 - 0.046 inches
  • Victor #3 - Drill size #53 - 0.060 inches
  • Victor #4 - Drill size #49 - 0.073 inches