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Title: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: mickb on March 19, 2011, 05:43:42 AM I'm trying to remove them, with the intention of putting another set in, but I can't see how to get them out? There's no lip as per termi baffles to grip, and as the pipe has a 90 degree bend, you can't push out from the back.
I'm waiting for Mark to respond, but just wondered if anyone had done this? thanks. Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: ungeheuer on March 19, 2011, 06:03:04 AM Are they held in place with a circlip?
Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: mickb on March 19, 2011, 06:12:19 AM Hi Unge,
No, they were rivetted to the outer pipe, and I've drilled these out. I'm guessing its because they're a tight fit, and there's nothing to be able to grip to either push or pull. Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: ungeheuer on March 19, 2011, 06:17:04 AM Hmm... dunno...
This.. (http://www.ameribestfasteners.com/SPRING.gif) Plus this.. (http://www.hometech.com/hts_images/ec/ec-100005_1.jpg) ??? Disclaimer: Dont blame me ;). Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: mickb on March 19, 2011, 06:21:33 AM worth considering.... :)
cheers. Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: ducpainter on March 19, 2011, 06:21:54 AM maybe this?
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTf7vFgzWarFusSEsINloCiYtAxbxsqMcorQ9qG6Jc_pZi34BED_A) Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: uglyducky on March 19, 2011, 06:29:13 AM Hmm... dunno... hahahahaThis.. (http://www.ameribestfasteners.com/SPRING.gif) Plus this.. (http://www.hometech.com/hts_images/ec/ec-100005_1.jpg) ??? Disclaimer: Dont blame me ;). Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: mickb on March 24, 2011, 11:05:42 AM Still struggling with this, tried a slide-hammer with a hook into one of the slots inside, but I can't get it to move even a fraction ???
Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: mattc7 on March 24, 2011, 12:07:02 PM Heat?
Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: uglyducky on March 24, 2011, 12:19:02 PM Still struggling with this, tried a slide-hammer with a hook into one of the slots inside, but I can't get it to move even a fraction ??? it's probably hopeless . . . sell them to me ;DTitle: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: Slow Guy on March 24, 2011, 01:10:31 PM cutting torch and hammer [evil]
Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: Buckethead on March 24, 2011, 01:48:53 PM Just from looking at mine, I'd wager they're held in by the same rivet that holds the tips on.
Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: ungeheuer on March 24, 2011, 04:26:33 PM What advice did Mark give you??
Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: mickb on March 25, 2011, 06:25:39 AM I've drilled out both rivets, there's nothing holding it in there now apart from friction!
I've been able to finally remove one of the baffles, using a slide hammer, the other is refusing to budge. Mark has suggested using a hacksaw blade to cut through the baffle, but as its T304 steel, this won't be easy. I'm going to try taking to a garage /mechanic with the hope that using heat from a welding torch expands the outer pipe enough to pull the baffle.... Title: Re: Removing baffles in Boom Tubes? Post by: Buckethead on March 25, 2011, 06:55:53 AM It may be time for chemical warfare.
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