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Remove Reel Seat
Posted by: Daniel Peterson (---.dsl.farmtel.net)
Date: December 29, 2013 05:07PM

Ok so we have all made mistakes. I made one, now how do I remove a fly reel seat after I have glued it on with Flex Coat 30 minute epoxy?

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Re: Remove Reel Seat
Posted by: Robert A. Guist (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: December 29, 2013 05:36PM

Hello Daniel.

I would just stick it in a plastic bag then into some boiling water for five minutes or so , if that doesn't work put it back in and check again every once in a while.
Beyond that I would Just cut it off carefully.

Good Luck.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

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Re: Remove Reel Seat
Posted by: Col Chaseling (---.lnse5.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: December 29, 2013 05:36PM

Hi Daniel,
You can try immersing the seat in boiling water to soften the epoxy. You will need something to protect the seat from damage as you will need to twist it to get it off. A rag may suffice. Multi grips work ok to get it off but can damage the seat. It may take several goes in the boiling water to get it loose.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

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Re: Remove Reel Seat
Posted by: Daniel Peterson (---.dsl.farmtel.net)
Date: December 29, 2013 06:58PM

What about heating it with a hair dryer?

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Re: Remove Reel Seat
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: December 29, 2013 07:07PM

A hair dryer will NOT heat it enough to soften the epoxy holding the seat. Boiling has always worked for me, sometimes it takes a couple of times for 10 minutes or more.

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Re: Remove Reel Seat
Posted by: Daniel Peterson (---.dsl.farmtel.net)
Date: December 29, 2013 08:45PM

Thanks guys that worked. Whew!

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