J Jack Lombardi Member Joined Jun 14, 2020 Messages 6 Location New Jersey Jun 21, 2020 #1 It seems I glued one of my bushings to my mandrel. I have a set of non- stick bushings, but I keep forgetting that. Any suggestions for how to release the bushing without ruining the tube?
It seems I glued one of my bushings to my mandrel. I have a set of non- stick bushings, but I keep forgetting that. Any suggestions for how to release the bushing without ruining the tube?
D Dr_N Member Joined Jan 19, 2018 Messages 212 Location St. Charles, MO Jun 21, 2020 #2 Acetone should get it loose.
Charlie_W Member Joined Nov 16, 2011 Messages 5,918 Location Sterling, VA USA Jun 21, 2020 #4 Yup, soak it in the acetone.
Charlie_W Member Joined Nov 16, 2011 Messages 5,918 Location Sterling, VA USA Jun 21, 2020 #5 You just may ruin the finish on the blank....but can sand and refinish once the bushing is free.
J Jack Lombardi Member Joined Jun 14, 2020 Messages 6 Location New Jersey Jun 21, 2020 #6 I'll have a go. Thanks all.
leehljp Member Liaison Joined Feb 6, 2005 Messages 9,774 Location Tunica, Mississippi, Jun 22, 2020 #7 SOAK is the key word. It may take overnight. Sometimes it is quicker.