Re: [Repeater-Builder] Stuck cores - Back on Topic

2006-12-08 Thread Burt Lang
One technique that I have used occasionally has not been mentioned yet. Assuming the the core has a hex hole in it, you choose an metal hex key (allan wrench) of the right size to fit the core and heat it very hot with a torch. Then place the key in the core and let the heat transfer to the co

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Stuck cores - Back on Topic

2006-12-08 Thread Ken Arck
At 06:51 PM 12/8/2006, you wrote: >Since many coil forms have a waxy surface, it often helps to direct a flow >of very warm air around the form while applying slight torque with the >proper tuning tool. <---My bet is that someone ran the slugs all the way down against the board and they're jam

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Stuck cores - Back on Topic

2006-12-08 Thread Eric Lemmon
Dontcha just hate it when the topic goes off on a tangent, and nobody changes the subject line? Let's get back on track! Since many coil forms have a waxy surface, it often helps to direct a flow of very warm air around the form while applying slight torque with the proper tuning tool. I made an