Park Tool SG-8 User Manual

5115 Hadley Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55128 (USA) www.parktool.com
PARK TOOL CO.
SG-8 Instructions / Instructions / Anleitung / Instrucciones
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SG-8 PART NUMBERS
Ref. # Part # Description Qty.
1 716B Threadless Guide Body 1
2 716-7 Pad 1
3 722 Handle & Plunger Assembly 1
4 723B Washer 1
5 723A Button Head Cap Screw M3 x 8 1
6 719 Guide Plate 1
7 720-8 Cover Plate 1
8 714-8 Saw Guide Shim 1
9 715 Button Head Cap Screw M6 x 35 2
10 782 Handle 1
SG-8 Threadless Saw Guide for
Carbon Composite Forks
Designed to accommodate wider saw blades used
specifically for cutting carbon composite tubes,
the SG-8 ensures a straight, clean cut on 1”, 1-1/8”
and 1-1/4” threadless forks.
Instructions:
1. Carefully mark location of fork to be cut.
2. Slide SG-8 onto fork until mark is visible
through slot. Tighten handle (ref. #10) with
moderate finger pressure. Excessive pressure
may strip threads in SG-8 and damage fork.
3. Clamp guide plate (ref. #6) into bench vise.
4. Set blade of hack saw in slot of SG-8 and saw
through fork. Do not apply excessive pressure
on the blade. Keep hacksaw traveling straight
down the slot.
5. Remove fork and finish cut end with
fine sandpaper.

Park Tool SG-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Park Tool
Model	SG-8
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

SG-8 Threadless Saw Guide for Carbon Composite Forks

Mark Fork Location

Mark the precise location on the fork to be cut.

Mount and Secure SG-8 Guide

Mount the SG-8 onto the fork, align the mark, and tighten the handle moderately to prevent damage.

Clamp Guide Plate

Secure the guide plate into a bench vise for stable cutting.

Cutting Procedure

Saw through the fork using the SG-8 slot, maintaining a straight motion and moderate pressure.

Finishing the Cut

Remove the fork and smooth the cut end with fine sandpaper.