06-23-2008, 02:04 AM | #11 |
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If you remove the spring and stud together, you can unwind the spring from the stud. It is not easy.
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06-25-2008, 03:33 AM | #12 |
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I still haven't managed to get the spring off the stud yet... I think I need a vice (or advice)
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06-25-2008, 11:38 AM | #13 |
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Removing Spring
Pete,
The problem is that trying to unscrew the stud from the spring by backing out from the stud side, causes the spring tension to tighten around the stud and makes it almost impossible to remove. You can use brute force with pliers and mangle the spring into submission, or you can use a long hex wrench and go in from the open spring end. The stud has a hex hole on that end, and by screwing the stud all the way through the spring and out the long way, the tension of the spring is relieved and the stud comes out fairly easily! Hope this helps, Fernando |
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Yes, a vice helps a lot, but I think (haven't done it) that you should be able to use a ViceGrip in place of a vice and then unwind with pliers. Worst case, come to the parade on July 4 and I'll bring a small portable vice. Having a truly functional stand is great -- finally.
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