[Hallicrafters] Knob Insert Removal

[John Page]

Just drill through the center of the insert and pry it off with a scribe. 
Have done it this way every time I have to install one of Charlie's new 
inserts. John

John Page K4KWM
Hollow State since 1953
(ex W8PKU,N8BLB,NA8O)



>From: Roy Morgan <roy.morgan at nist.gov>
>To: "Ed" <elh54 at sbcglobal.net>, hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Knob Insert Removal
>Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 09:59:29 -0400
>
>At 11:05 PM 5/9/2005, you wrote:
>>What is the best way to remove the aluminum inserts from tuning knobs?
>>Thanks, Ed-KV5I
>
>Ed,
>
>No one yet has suggested drilling a hole in the BACK of the knob and 
>pushing the insert out from behind.  The freeze method may loosen it.  OR: 
>drip some solvent into the hole from behind - be patient, and the glue will 
>loosen.
>
>Roy
>
>
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