Geo in Winnipeg
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I posted a new topic for those who might not follow the old one. Thanks to Woodscavenger and Wayneis for their replies.
But after knocking my head against the wall and a short nap I though to myself - self - it was pressed on .... there has to be a way to press it off. If you look in the end of the CB you can see the edge of the tube.
This is what I used: electrical tape to prevent scratches, a small vise for my drill press, 19/64" transfer punch and a split depth collar for a 1/2" twist drill. I had to remove the tightening screw and pry it open with a screw driver and a ball pein persuader (it was a touch too small because of the tape).
How I did it;
- wrap CB with electrical tape - only 1 layer don't overlap it or the CB will slip in the split collar.
- insert the CB end of the cap into the split collar. Make sure the tape doesn't get bunched up out of place or I'm sure the CB will get scratched. Tighten the split collar well. The split collar works well because it squeezes the round CB equally so it won't be deformed.
- suspend the cap in the drill press vise CB end up. The split collar straddles the jaws of the vise. Be careful not to clamp the cap.
- press the cap out of the CB with the 19/64" transfer punch.
- remove the split collar and clean the tapes adhesive residue from the CB. I used DNA - the CB has black infill on one of the rings so I was careful not to get any DNA on it just in case the black could be washed off.
There were no scratches or other damage to the main CB or the 2 loose rings.
Somewhere on this site a long time ago someone recommended transfer punches instead of dissassembly kits. I don't know about the kits 'cause I don't own one but I would not be without those transfer punches. They are invaluable.
There's probably other ways but this worked for me.
Hope this helps someone else.
But after knocking my head against the wall and a short nap I though to myself - self - it was pressed on .... there has to be a way to press it off. If you look in the end of the CB you can see the edge of the tube.
This is what I used: electrical tape to prevent scratches, a small vise for my drill press, 19/64" transfer punch and a split depth collar for a 1/2" twist drill. I had to remove the tightening screw and pry it open with a screw driver and a ball pein persuader (it was a touch too small because of the tape).
How I did it;
- wrap CB with electrical tape - only 1 layer don't overlap it or the CB will slip in the split collar.
- insert the CB end of the cap into the split collar. Make sure the tape doesn't get bunched up out of place or I'm sure the CB will get scratched. Tighten the split collar well. The split collar works well because it squeezes the round CB equally so it won't be deformed.
- suspend the cap in the drill press vise CB end up. The split collar straddles the jaws of the vise. Be careful not to clamp the cap.
- press the cap out of the CB with the 19/64" transfer punch.
- remove the split collar and clean the tapes adhesive residue from the CB. I used DNA - the CB has black infill on one of the rings so I was careful not to get any DNA on it just in case the black could be washed off.
There were no scratches or other damage to the main CB or the 2 loose rings.
Somewhere on this site a long time ago someone recommended transfer punches instead of dissassembly kits. I don't know about the kits 'cause I don't own one but I would not be without those transfer punches. They are invaluable.
There's probably other ways but this worked for me.
Hope this helps someone else.