Adding a clip + finial

[Hippie3180]

So, I made my first finial and it's on so well that I can't get it off without probably pliers/surgery. I intended to add a clip, but the finial is on so well I don't want to battle it to get it off. This was merely a practice piece anyway.

I'm guessing I was supposed to make the groove for my clip first before turning and maybe my finial would be more likely to come loose. What did I do wrong?

 

[jalbert]

Sounds like you tightened it too much. Having the clip in place before you screw the finial on isn't going to affect how tight the finial is. Just use less force next time.

 

[duncsuss]

I have a couple of pairs of these Spark Plug Terminal Pliers, very useful for removing finials that are screwed on too tight ...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002STS58/

 

[Hippie3180]

Sounds like you tightened it too much. Having the clip in place before you screw the finial on isn't going to affect how tight the finial is. Just use less force next time.

I have a couple of pairs of these Spark Plug Terminal Pliers, very useful for removing finials that are screwed on too tight ...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002STS58/

Thank you, it sounds like I'm not the only one this has happened to.

 

[Fred Bruche]

A piece of rubber (tube from bike tires for example) sometimes helps to get a better grip on stubborn finials.

 

[Hippie3180]

A piece of rubber (tube from bike tires for example) sometimes helps to get a better grip on stubborn finials.

Now, that's an idea. Thank you.

 

[showcaser]

I use one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Gripper-Hand...Grippers/dp/B09WMFGJN9/ref=asc_df_B09WMFGJN9/

 

[Hippie3180]

I use one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Gripper-Hand...Grippers/dp/B09WMFGJN9/ref=asc_df_B09WMFGJN9/

Also a clever idea.

 

[Oliver X]

I occasionally use a collet chuck to grab parts to unscrew them if they're smooth and I don't want to tear them up. It usually works. Sometimes I'll use my lathe chuck. That usually doesn't work as well as far as not tearing things up.

One thing that can make threads stick even when they're not really overtightened is if the threads aren't complete or properly relieved. Assuming the finial has a post and that post is threaded, if it's not threaded to the shoulder or relieved or the cap isn't counterbored, you'll have a portion of the threaded interface where there is interference and it can wedge itself pretty tightly without too much effort.

 

[Woodchipper]

I keep a large piece of bicycle and tire inner tube; cut off what is needed for the job.