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Removing one touch system for reno.

Started by manctooz, February 21, 2018, 10:29:16 AM

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Bodhi

Quote from: Heyjude on February 21, 2018, 07:19:48 PM
That doesn't look worth the trouble to save any parts.
Hack saw is the cheapest. I use a $10 harbor freight grinder with a cut off wheel.
If you're bound and determined to try and get it apart.. Use a torch to heat up the metal.
Heat and Cool a few times and spray the area with some penetrant.
Its no guarantee, but wort a shot.
@Heyjude The heating and cooling sounds too time consuming. Just use a grinder with a cutoff wheel. Invest in the grinder since this likely won't be your last.

Heyjude

Quote from: Bodhi on February 22, 2018, 06:15:29 PM
Quote from: Heyjude on February 21, 2018, 07:19:48 PM
That doesn't look worth the trouble to save any parts.
Hack saw is the cheapest. I use a $10 harbor freight grinder with a cut off wheel.
If you're bound and determined to try and get it apart.. Use a torch to heat up the metal.
Heat and Cool a few times and spray the area with some penetrant.
Its no guarantee, but wort a shot.
@Heyjude The heating and cooling sounds too time consuming. Just use a grinder with a cutoff wheel. Invest in the grinder since this likely won't be your last.

I only suggest the heating method if you're hoping to save the parts.
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Lowbrass

Grinder would be my suggestion, as others have said.  You'll be able to post restore pics faster that way!
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Firemunkee

Quote from: Lowbrass on February 23, 2018, 11:11:55 AM
Grinder would be my suggestion, as others have said.  You'll be able to post restore pics faster that way!

Lol truth right here.
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manctooz

Haha. Yeah I'm going to grind off and will post some picks.  On shopping duty today so will do Sunday and post some pics. 


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manctooz

Hey guys and girls,

Here are some progress photos - all cleaned out and ready for reassembling! 

Managed to loosen thumb turn with lubricant which saved me from grinding a limb off!

Next to order the spare parts and get working on the bottom triangle, ash pan and legs!

Chris




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GrillGuyMosier

glad it came apart for you!  ive used a punch and hammer and tapped the handle out before(just make sure to brace the hex for the impact)
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Heyjude

Save the good OT parts.. You never know when you come across another in need.
The resto is on track!
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manctooz

Has anyone restored the enamel on a brown?


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Grillagin

Quote from: LiquidOcelot on February 21, 2018, 06:34:01 PM
Hacksaw the rod and the nut will fall through. Just had to do that today

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This what I am going to do on my 18 brownie.  Thanks, @kettlebb for the advice.

Grillagin

Quote from: manctooz on February 24, 2018, 10:17:20 PM
Has anyone restored the enamel on a brown?


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I believe once the porcelain chips away, there is no way to repair it.  Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong.

kettlebb

It's best to use 0000 steel wool and clean up the rust. Then get it hot and season it with cooking oil. Most paint turns black from the heat.


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