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Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Mike Canavan
(---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: January 12, 2010 04:43PM
After several years of using FC 5min epoxy to adhere tip tops, I now need to remove one. Is there a safe (no blank damage) method to do this?
Many thanks, Mike Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Sean Cheaney
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Date: January 12, 2010 04:59PM
heat with a propane torch and have someone else pulling the tip off with a piar of pliers. Once heated enough to break the bond it needs to be quickly removed to not damage the blank.
I also keep a bucket of room temp water nearby to quickly cool the tip back down so any residual heat does not affect it. I also HATE using 5min epoxy for tips. Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Mike Canavan
(---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: January 12, 2010 05:15PM
Thanks Sean, sounds great - I really appreciate your help! Having a helper aid in this task makes a lot more sense than my original "heat, rotate, tug" plan. This one instance has changed my view of ever using 5min epoxy again for tips - it's tip top cement from now on! Thanks again, Mike Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
William (Bill) Jones
(---.pool.starband.net)
Date: January 12, 2010 05:15PM
I have successfully used a paperclip in the tip top ring with a strong rubber band in the clip attached to the vise. Keeps heat from the rubber band. The judicious application of heat to the ring with tension on the rubber band and the tiptop pops off with the minimum amount of heat. Hope this helps.
Bill Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: January 12, 2010 05:16PM
I PUT A CANDLE IN MY LAP AND AFTER HEATING THE TIP A TAPE COVERED JAWS SO i DO NOT HARM THE RING OR GUIDE GIVE IT A LITTLE TWIST. CAREFUL, IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT OFF.
After thinking this--it is better to pull straight off. Bill - willierods.com Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/13/2010 09:08AM by bill boettcher. Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
William (Bill) Jones
(---.pool.starband.net)
Date: January 12, 2010 05:17PM
I have successfully used a paperclip in the tip top ring with a strong rubber band in the clip attached to the vise. Keeps heat from the rubber band. The judicious application of heat to the ring with tension on the rubber band and the tiptop pops off with the minimum amount of heat. Hope this helps.
Bill Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
John Hailey
(---.direcway.com)
Date: January 12, 2010 06:04PM
Make sure not to use a twisting motion but instead pull off in a straight direction. Twisting could damage the blank causing it to crack or shatter at the tip. Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Kerry Hansen
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Date: January 12, 2010 07:07PM
7 years ago I wrote this: [rodbuilding.org] Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Bill Davidor
(---.dsl.renocs.sbcglobal.net)
Date: January 12, 2010 07:10PM
Mike,
Take a look using the search feature tor "tip top removal" for an augmentation/amplification of Bill Jones' reply. Good luck, Bill Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Phil Brenner
(198.217.64.---)
Date: January 13, 2010 03:08AM
I used the rubberband/paperclip trick after reading about it on this board and it worked like a charm. Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Mike Canavan
(---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: January 13, 2010 08:26AM
Many Thanks to all -- I appreciate each and every recommendation! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/13/2010 08:30AM by Mike Canavan. Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
William (Bill) Jones
(---.pool.starband.net)
Date: January 13, 2010 10:52AM
I want everyone to know that I got the rubber band tip from Kerry"s post. I don't want to take credit for that. It works great. Thanks Kerry.
Bill Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
David Gilberg
(---.pghk.east.verizon.net)
Date: January 13, 2010 02:49PM
It happens that last week I removed a tip for the first time. It had been bonded with Rod Bond. I put a attached the tip to a cord which was tied to a door knob ... gently heated the ring with a bic lighter while pulling on the blank.. and the tip just separated with no fuss at all. Re: Removal of epoxied tip top
Posted by:
Kerry Hansen
(---.wavecable.com)
Date: January 13, 2010 04:38PM
My pleasure Bill, it is all about sharing. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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