glued on barrels

[keithz]

it looks like I inadvertently glued some slimline barrels onto the mandrel. How do I remove them without damaging the wood? Once I get them off, I can always refinish them again.

keithz

 

[CrazyBear]

would debonder work

 

[maxwell_smart007]

try tapping the mandrel against the lathe ways - sometimes that cracks the glue that's holding it on...

 

[thewishman]

Acetone will dissolve the CA.

Chris

 

[karlkuehn]

Worse-case scenario, just turn all the way through the wood and brass to save the mandrel. Otherwise, see the above solutions. I'd use a couple sharp raps with a tool to snap the glue loose, and then move on to acetone if that doesn't work.

 

[Randy_]

If the other methods don't work for you, try heating up the mandrel a little. CA will lose its grip when it gets hot.

 

[George7]

I had the same problem one time. I put the whole mandrel rod into a bottle of nail polish remover (acetone) and let it soak. I took a couple of days, but the tubes came off. The bloodwood gave up a little color to the acetone but was OK otherwise.

 

[jack barnes]

I did the same thing and never did get them off soaked in actone and tried heat. It was easier to go to W/C and buy a couple new ones.

Jack

 

[Randy_]

Originally posted by jack barnes
<br />.....and tried heat......

How much heat did you use and how did you apply it?

 

[Randy_]

Originally posted by jack barnes
<br />.....and tried heat......

Jack: How much heat did you use and how did you apply it?

 

[iamfredweb]

Use the force.[^]