Darn Finial

[Toni]

How do you get the damn thingy out??

I have tried using a long screw and banging the crap out of it, but it is not budging!! I do not have any fancy tools Its just me and two hands.

Help:frown:

 

[Mike of the North]

I don't know which kit your working with but most are screwed together, did you try twisting it apart.

 

[its_virgil]

Use a metal rod that will just slip inside the tube. Holding onto the pen cap strike the rod sharply with a hammer and the finial should come out. If you are working on a slimline an old mandrel will work. If another kit you will need to look for the correct size...the rod doesn't need to be a really snug fit inside the tube but it will work best it the fit is somewhat close. I assume you are talking about the clip end finial of one of our kits.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

How do you get the damn thingy out??

I have tried using a long screw and banging the crap out of it, but it is not budging!! I do not have any fancy tools Its just me and two hands.

Help:frown:

 

[ThomJ]

I use a drift punch on some, some I drill into the final post from the inside then use the punch

 

[PenMan1]

You really need a "punch" to get the finial out of most sets. You can take the pen to a hardware store and buy a 20 cent bolt that fits inside and is long enough to "hammer out" the fitting.

In fact, my first punch set was made from bolts.

 

[Toni]

Use a metal rod that will just slip inside the tube. Holding onto the pen cap strike the rod sharply with a hammer and the finial should come out. If you are working on a slimline an old mandrel will work. If another kit you will need to look for the correct size...the rod doesn't need to be a really snug fit inside the tube but it will work best it the fit is somewhat close. I assume you are talking about the clip end finial of one of our kits.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Yep thats what I am doing Don, I will keep at it put it isnt budging. Might not be strong enough:frown:

 

[johncrane]

Toni if you click onto library!! then click on 2008 Articles! then scroll down too Custom finals it should help you

 

[Toni]

thanks John but I dont have a drill press.

 

[johncrane]

Toni you say you only have your hands, i think you need some tools, just too save wrecking the plating on the kit,a center punch kit would be a handy thing to have if you are going to play with finals, there cheap also what kit are you talking about.

 

[Toni]

a Vise? Yah I got issues

 

[BRobbins629]

Can't you use a little female charm? Ask a guy.

 

[Toni]

Can't you use a little female charm? Ask a guy.

No men around except for you guys:frown: John SWIM!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hewunch]

Did you look at the block that is used in this tutorial ? http://content.penturners.org/articles/2008/custom_finial.pdf

I made one like it from maple and a slice of rubber mallet. It works great for what you are trying to do.

 

[Toni]

I have a dremel? My hand is starting to hurt from holding the finial thingy in my hand while I hit it the screw with a hammer...sigh...

 

[johncrane]

is it urgent and what kit are you doing.

 

[Toni]

Gentleman, I am about ready to give up...Men!! Never around when you need them!!!

 

[JerrySambrook]

Send it to dawn with your next batch, she can send to me, and I can make a good tool for removing it for you

 

[Crickett]

Gentleman, I am about ready to give up...Men!! Never around when you need them!!!

And don't you just love it, a forum that is at least 90% men and none have them have it unstuck ... they are all full of suggestions but ...:tongue: :highfive:

I'll PM you my solution. :wink:

 

[Toni]

Gentleman, I am about ready to give up...Men!! Never around when you need them!!!

And don't you just love it, a forum that is at least 90% men and none have them have it unstuck ... they are all full of suggestions but ...:tongue: :highfive:

I'll PM you my solution. :wink:

My thoughts exactly, but they are dealing with someone who has no tools, caveman age.

Jerry I want it done NOW!! Cant wait Clay getting hard, I will give it a go another day..THANK YOU!

 

[ThomJ]

Geez!!

 

[Toni]

Thomas I am just busting with you guys. Its me I am not strong enough to hammer it out. I will wait till hubby gets home in a few hours..

I am greatfull for all the help!!!

 

[Crickett]

My thoughts exactly, but they are dealing with some who has no tools, caveman age.

Jerry I want it done NOW!! Cant wait Clay getting hard, I will give it a go another day..THANK YOU!

They think "Shop full of tools" we think "Junk drawer in the kitchen." :biggrin:

 

[ssajn]

Toni
Send it to me I'll take care of it for you.

 

[ThomJ]

I was wondering where you had him hidden

 

[wjbowling]

Toni,

Harbor Freight has an inexpensive punch set in various sizes. I also use a piece of non-slip material for cabinets and hol the item in my hand. It will allow you to hold the piece will slamming the punch against the work bench - works every time.
Wes

 

[johncrane]

helps is on its way!

 

[mprans]

Ok... So hubby got home... looked inside tube.. thought s@#!.. it now looks like a nicely punched rivet head. So yeah, it did take a bit of time and a nice blood blister to get this puppy off.

Anyway.. Guess hubby is the man today!!!

 

[fernhills]

Next time go into that junk draw in the kitchen and get that 10 cent rubber jar opener. Then skip the blister. Carl

 

[Skye]

Was mine the only person's mind that was in the gutter since the very first post? Maybe so... lol