John C

If you use CA glues for vibration proofing fasteners, here's an easy way to remove it. Use a gun type soldering iron to heat the joint until you see the exothermic reaction (small puff of smoke). Then the parts can be easily disassembled. I've been using this technique, even when the fastners are contacting wood (at least plywood) for years with no issues encountered.

This may not be new, but I don't recall seeing it in print previously.

the troll

just hope I can remember long enough to try when needed...Thanks

mikenlapaz

once they are out drop them in a jar of acetone to clean up the threads. lightly oil to slow down rusting, acetone just de lubed them.