Saving a retainer?

[qquake2k]

This is the retainer from a core sample. It's an Aerotech aluminum 29mm. Any way to save it? It was attached with JB Weld, so I don't think heat would do it. Grind everything out with a Dremel?

 

[tim cubbedge]

Heat it with a propane torch and the JBWeld will soften right up. I did it in a vice and removed with pliers.

 

[qquake2k]

It would also set the leftover wood and cardboard on fire. I thought about the oven, but don't think it gets hot enough.

 

[michigander]

soak in vinegar , whats left of jb weld scrapes out with wood coffee stir stick

 

[qquake2k]

I heated it with a small butane torch, and it pulled right off. But it took the inside layer of paper off the tube, none of the JB Weld.

 

[qquake2k]

I'll be damned. A couple of minutes with the Dremel cleaned it right out. I just need to get a brass brush to make sure the grooves are clean.

 

[dr wogz]

A) How much is your time worth?
B) How much time have you spent on it?
C) How much spent on other parts & tools to get the job done?

if (A*B)+C>= than the cost of a new retainer, why bother..

Just my 2 cents..

 

[michigander]

Vinegar , soak let it do the work

 

[qquake2k]

A) How much is your time worth?
B) How much time have you spent on it?
C) How much spent on other parts & tools to get the job done?

if (A*B)+C>= than the cost of a new retainer, why bother..

Just my 2 cents..

It's moot at this point, since I was able to save it. It only took me a few minutes of effort. The retainer cost $11, so was it worth it? Yes. I expended more than 11 dollars' worth of effort, but it was a challenge and I feel satisfied. If it hadn't been this easy, however, I doubt I would have expended much more effort.

 

[qquake2k]

Vinegar , soak let it do the work

I'll definitely try vinegar next time.