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Telescoping Stands-Parts Stuck Together-How to get "Un-Stuck"?

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Greetings,

I just got a Ludwig Flat Base Cymbal Stand on Reverb.com (a good alternative to sleazebay by the way-run by musicians for musicians) and the base and middle sections are stuck together, with the wing screw the holds the middle section in place completely removed.

What is the best way to get them "un-stuck"? I tried tapping on both sections with a rubber mallet and no dice.

I obviously want to keep everything in tact and as least damaged as possible. If the lower section's top insert is fried (which it most likely will be), I have other "Ludwig base section top tightener" parts I can use (For lack of a better term), so it will not be a show stopper.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

V

Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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Here's an odd thought based on a recent vintage pocket watch that I couldn't get apart. I got the crystal off and removed the movement, but the metal back wouldn't budge; it was threaded and screwed on/off. I first tried heat, thinking on the lines of expansion /contraction. It might've helped some, but I still couldn't get it, sooooo I put it in the freezer for a few minutes - ka-ching! screwed right off. Your milage may vary, but it could be worth a try. Good Luck

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Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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If you have any of inside piece exposed, you could might try a strap wrench on both pieces to twist them apart.

Could try driving out the inside pipe using a washer ground to the inside diameter of the of the outer pipe.

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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PB Blaster auto parts stores. Let it soak a day or two. Tap with mallet. Should break loose.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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I agree with Creighton...Lubrication and patience is the solution here...

Cheers

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Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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From Creighton

PB Blaster auto parts stores. Let it soak a day or two. Tap with mallet. Should break loose.Creighton

I agree... I had a 100+ year old stand that was rusted together and the PB Blaster got them loose in 30 minutes.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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PB blaster gets my vote too. Or wd40 if u can't find PB

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Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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Put them in the freezer overnight. Try and try hard to pull them apart in the morning.

Remember, freezing reduces swelling.

Kind of like when you were a kid playing outside in the snow all day. The boys were reduced.;)

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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Thanks for the great advice, everyone.

I had some Tri-Flow lubricant and that did the trick.

Posted on 9 years ago
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