In a message dated 10/6/02 12:24:38 AM, voicebox@DNAI.COM writes: << Ah, so you spend the effort banging on the part, not the tool? Lever with the tool, but "persuade" the stubborn part? >> In my ignorance, I thought the same as most guys, then I saw the deft moves which a man older and wiser than myself used to pop apart a tapered joint. A smart rap is not "banging" on the part. If you can, talk to a machinist or millwright who has spent some time making love to taper fits. Finesse it, my man, don't beat the freakin' thing into submission. George |
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