On Mon, 20 Aug 2001, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Thanks, John and Gary. I may give it another shot with lighter fluid
> and/or alcohol. This 50mm has tapered holes for a pin-type spanner
> wrench. Better than none but more prone to slippage than a slot. I
> guess I could get out the mallet but afraid of what I might be tempted
> to do with it if the first light taps do not succeed. :-)
If that fails give Methanol a try, I've had some luck using it on stubborn
threads. You could also try picking away at the exposed epoxy using a
dental pick. The epoxy is only used on the outer edge threads and sometimes
removing the exposed portion allows you to get enough torque with a spanner
wrench to "break" the rest of it. Don't strip the spanner slots or the
job will become much more difficult :-)
-mark
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