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TOPIC: Breaking threadlocker
Breaking threadlocker 2 months 4 weeks ago #74336
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First time post because I need help
 any suggestions on breaking the threadlocker on a hilt? I tried a heat gun. The hilt got so hot i couldnt touch it so i wore gloves and grabbed both ends with small rubber lid remover pads and twisted a few times with all my strength but nothing gave way. Ive tried to find others who asked the same question but no cigar. Suggestions? I completely forgot to tell them not to put threadlocker on here and id rather not wait for an exchange if I can get it to come loose. Why they put threadlocker on an empty hilt is strange to me as well. It's not like I plan on leaving it that way lol
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Breaking threadlocker 2 months 4 weeks ago #74337
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Sometimes you can use rust penetrant/WD40 try to get it into the cracks and let it soak a day or two recoating it a few times before heating it up, I work on cars for a living and have had my share of stuck parts this sometimes get the job done without finish damage. Usually when it comes to thread lock carb cleaner will slowly over a day will destroy the bond, but if you have any kind of finish other than silver you can say bye bye to it.
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Breaking threadlocker 2 months 4 weeks ago #74344
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Which hilt are you trying to take apart? Just one of those questions I have to ask; if it's an apprentice hilt, those are all actually a single machined part and you can't remove anything besides the pommel.
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Breaking threadlocker 2 months 4 weeks ago #74348
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sorry i forgot to mention it's a fallen hilt. Got it on sale a few weeks back. It's also just the standard finish but the emitter is gold colored
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