Stopper Problem

[StatProf]

Just turned my first stopper. How in the world do I get the stopper off of the mandrel without taking the blasted thing and smashing it into 8,000,000 pieces because I'm so frustrated??????????

Kyle

 

[juteck]

Assuming you have it on a threaded mandrel, I use a rubber strap wrench like the one below. I bought mine at a discount tool store, but I've seen them at the dollar store as well.

 

[StatProf]

Awesome idea. Of course, I may thrash it into 1000 pieces anyway (just out of principle).

KYle

Assuming you have it on a threaded mandrel, I use a rubber strap wrench like the one below. I bought mine at a discount tool store, but I've seen them at the dollar store as well.

 

[Sberger]

Like they say, "Get a Grip".

 

[mrcook4570]

Shelf liner material also works well to keep it from slipping while trying to unscrew it.

 

[ngeb528]

Shelf liner material also works well to keep it from slipping while trying to unscrew it.

This stuff works great! It's the rubberized stuff and you can get it at Walmart.

 

[rimo]

I have wrapped the madrel (and sometimes even the threads of the stopper when trying them on for size and they get stuck and unscrew from the stopper) with a rubber band. That usually will give you enough grip. Sometimes i have also needed to use some vise grips over the rubber band. Either should work for you and if you dont use too much force with the vise grips you shouldnt damage or mar anything.

 

[broitblat]

I've sometimes used latex gloves when I needed to get a better grip...

-Barry

 

[Whaler]

A little paste wax on the mandrel threads helps as well.

 

[jttheclockman]

Plastic washer. Place a piece of plastic between the mandrel and the blank just as you do when using a chuck.

 

[writestuff]

I agree!

Plastic washer. Place a piece of plastic between the mandrel and the blank just as you do when using a chuck.

I thinnk this to be the best solution, though you may want to keep the strap wrench handy. eace:
WS (B0b)