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Re: [OM] Removing the front group on a 50/1.8

Subject: Re: [OM] Removing the front group on a 50/1.8
From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:39:20 -0400 (EDT)
On Mon, 20 Aug 2001, Chuck Norcutt wrote:

> Thanks, John and Gary.  I may give it another shot with lighter fluid
> and/or alcohol.  This 50mm has tapered holes for a pin-type spanner
> wrench.  Better than none but more prone to slippage than a slot.  I
> guess I could get out the mallet but afraid of what I might be tempted
> to do with it if the first light taps do not succeed.  :-)

If that fails give Methanol a try, I've had some luck using it on stubborn
threads.  You could also try picking away at the exposed epoxy using a
dental pick.  The epoxy is only used on the outer edge threads and sometimes
removing the exposed portion allows you to get enough torque with a spanner
wrench to "break" the rest of it.  Don't strip the spanner slots or the
job will become much more difficult :-)
                                        -mark


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