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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Dec 27, 2008 22:01:52 GMT
Hey, guys . It's Slayer, back for another noob question . So, what is the best way to disasemble/loosen/tighten a threaded sword? My Windlass Vernuiel is far to tight to unscrew by hand, but I don't want to use pliers or something to get a better grip because it would scratch the pommel. So what do I do? Thanks, all input is appreciated.
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Post by YlliwCir on Dec 27, 2008 22:05:48 GMT
Good reason to be careful, Slayer. I disassembled my Windlass gladiator with an adjustable wrench on the brass pommle. Scratched the hell out of it. I'd put some type of padding on it if I was to try that again and go slow on the turning.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2008 22:24:50 GMT
You could try any of the following. 1) Wait. Do some cutting with it. This may loosen the handle. 2) A pair of 1x2 boards, or two sections of broom handle could be used. Place one on each side of the pommel and grasp both at each end. This should give the leverage you need. In the "diagram" below, the "===" represents the sticks, and the "***" represents the pommel. ==================== *** ====================
3) Use a thick piece of leather to pad your wrench, vice grips, or pliers.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Dec 28, 2008 0:35:14 GMT
Great ideas, guys! thanks for the help, +1 to all of you as soon as I recharge, lol.
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Post by Sonny Suttles on Dec 28, 2008 1:25:35 GMT
Hello SlayerofDarkness,
I can't say for Windless or any other sword company out there. but Valiant Armoury recommends applying heat to the pommel to loosen it up first. On our Philippine swords a strong locktight is used and the heat helps break this up.
Sonny
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Dec 28, 2008 1:54:09 GMT
Thanks Sonny! I absolutely LOVE your swords (too bad I'm 14 ...no indulging in a signiture model Castile for me; but believe me, I would if I could ...) you guys are totally heaving a tsunami at the other manufacturers out there. They'd better start workin', cause I've never seen a production sword I liked more than the Bristol; and the Castile is only barely second to that . All in all, what I'm saying is: WOW! Sonny Sutles, yes, THE Sonny Suttles posted in MY thread! I'm honored, your majestic majesty of sword lore.... lol. Thanks for hanging with us everyday sword-lovers, Sonny! Kudos and +1 to you, friend! (wish I lived in Texas, then I could come see your swords myself. Ok, so I don't actually want to live in Texas, but the fact that you're there is certainly a temptation ) Hey, I even have you site as a quick link at the top of my browser! Now THAT is fan dedication ;D, lol. BTW, your new Viking-type sword that you posted is looking good! Keep up the great work, and I'll await your response eagerly. Until then...............*cloak swirls as I melt into the mist....*
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 28, 2008 10:58:09 GMT
*cloak swirls as I melt into the mist....* Hahahhahahaha, thats funny. +1 This Christian Fletcher prototypes sure are rocking aren't they. Otherwise I don't have much to offer that hasn't been said. All good advice.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2008 12:45:08 GMT
When I took my Verneuil apart it was tight. I used a pair of coated grip oil filter pliers , wrapped the pommel in a somewhat thick piece of leather and used the handles of the pliers (not the jaws) to clamp down and turn. Also put the blade in a vise (wrapped the blade with an old leather glove, before twisting off the pommel. GO SLOW...as Ricwilly said....may seem at first to be a real bugger, but I'd rather have it nice & tight than all loosey goosey. cheers, Bill btw...hope you enjoy your Verneuil ... quite chuffed with mine all around.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 28, 2008 16:01:08 GMT
I can add that I did manage to twist the tang of my Windlass Narnia sword quite badly. The tang not surprisingly was very similar to that one. I had applied too much loctite and it didn't want to let go. It got like a 1/4 turn TWIST in the tang. Maybe worth trying the heat up, and just don't go crazy on it.
That is a really pretty pommel hey. Congrats Slayer on your new sword.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Dec 28, 2008 16:36:39 GMT
*cloak un-swirls as I de-melt out of the mist...* Thanks, mate ;D..one step closer to a Fableblade, eh:P? By my calculations i only need $12,384 +shipping to clear you out of your 'in stock' stuff. I can do that...just give my 25 years , lol. Who knows? If my Get-rich-quick-plan actually DOES work well, I could get that in a few weekends ; don't ask, it's 'classified information.' lololol
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Post by Sonny Suttles on Dec 29, 2008 2:47:50 GMT
SlayerofDarkness,
What can I say?
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sonny
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Dec 29, 2008 15:56:18 GMT
Well, you could say "Here, have a free sword"... ;D , lol. Oh, and when is the Bristol coming out? I couldn't find it anywhere on your site; but then again, I can barely find SBG's homepage from here, lololol. Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2008 23:30:02 GMT
Robo-Grip pliers being made for plumbing, much of which is exposed, they come with pads you can put onto the jaws so you don't scratch up what you're grabbing. You still face the issue of Crushing it, but scratching is dealt with.
Also, there are numerous tools available designed for opening Jars. Whether they be just the rubber grip pad or the rubber belt plier thingie, they will help you do the job.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Dec 30, 2008 16:37:40 GMT
Thanks, mate. That sounds like a pretty good idea ;D.
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