Removing Let-Off Buttons

Avery Todd atodd@UH.EDU
Wed Feb 9 11:08 MST 2000


Conrad,

   I thought of that and tried it but the shank of the tool is bent a
little because it doesn't turn evenly and I'm afraid I'll wallow out
the holes or break off a regulating screw head or something. Maybe I
can bend it straight? :-) Thanks.

Avery

>At 12:41 02/09/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>>List,
>>
>>   Does anyone have a "cute little trick" for removing let-off
>>buttons?
>
>Avery,
>
>Chuck the appropriate (universal handle type) tool in your cordless
>screwdriver and, using the _slow_ speed, spin them out.  The hammer shank
>glue collar remover, with the sizing nut removed, will work, too, but can
>mess up other stuff if you slip off.
>
>
>
>
>Conrad Hoffsommer - mailto:hoffsoco@luther.edu
>             Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.



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