[modeleng] Re: Stuck threads

Hi Tim

If you are going to scrap the filter anyway, why not put a saw cut right 
across its face. You can then use a suitable steel blade (say a 6" rule) to 
unscrew it.

Regards
Ron

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Rickard" <the_viffer@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:05 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: Stuck threads


> Tried that one Clif but no luck. Don't fancy WD40 as it'll mess the iris
> blades. Not too happy about big temperature differences in view of the 
> risk
> of damaging the balsam between the elements. It is only a Pentax M 28mm 
> 2.8
> which is worth around GBP60 but I'm still a bit reluctant to discard.
>
> Thanks to all so far for the advice.
>
>>From: "Clif Walker" <clif.gwr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Hi Tim,
>>
>>Can you get a grip on the filter?
>>You could try using one of those gadgets that plumbers use for gripping
>>taps
>>without damaging the chrome.
>
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