A good day and a bad day - Page 2

Keith · 13th May 2007, 12:30

I took the insert out as drilling plastic and wood together will always be awkward the plastic will probably melt and foul the bit plus you only need a small part of the insert to retain the gaitor.

Gryphon · 14th May 2007, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Keith

I took the insert out as drilling plastic and wood together will always be awkward the plastic will probably melt and foul the bit plus you only need a small part of the insert to retain the gaitor.

How did you get the insert out Keith ?

Gryphon · 24th May 2007, 09:21

Just found an easy way to get the insert out.
10-15 seconds in the microwave heated up the glue and a twist and a tug it just slipped out

baxlin · 24th May 2007, 09:30

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Originally Posted by Gryphon

Just found an easy way to get the insert out.
10-15 seconds in the microwave heated up the glue and a twist and a tug it just slipped out

Well then Garry you may not need to drill at all now, with a bit of luck and a fair wind, as they say

jt002e2762 · 24th May 2007, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Gryphon

Just found an easy way to get the insert out.
10-15 seconds in the microwave heated up the glue and a twist and a tug it just slipped out

What a great idea! Now, what time's the wife going out?!!

Keith · 24th May 2007, 16:56

Sorry forgot to answer

I also used the Microwave method but be carfull a few seconds at a time as if the handle has any water content left in the wood it could split

A lot of wood turners season green projects in the same way!

13th May 2007, 12:30	#11
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I took the insert out as drilling plastic and wood together will always be awkward the plastic will probably melt and foul the bit plus you only need a small part of the insert to retain the gaitor.

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Gryphon Passed Away 75 CDT Connoisseur + VW Trike + Kawasaki 1000LTD Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summer wine country Posts: 885 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just found an easy way to get the insert out. 10-15 seconds in the microwave heated up the glue and a twist and a tug it just slipped out

24th May 2007, 16:56	#16
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Sorry forgot to answer I also used the Microwave method but be carfull a few seconds at a time as if the handle has any water content left in the wood it could split A lot of wood turners season green projects in the same way!