How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!

[Wonks]

But note the overall diameter of the expanding bolt will need to be a bit less than 3/8” to fit in the hole (I’d use calipers to measure). They are normally sold by the size of the bolt that screws into the expanding jacket, so look for the jacket diameter, not the screw size.

[ef37a]

I think every combination of extraction method has been aired here except seeing your friendly car mechanic and asking if he has a suitably sized stud extractor. The left hand thread will bugger the adaptor but as said, cheap as.

Just an observation. I have handled mic accessories on and off for 60 years and we were always careful to fit the adaptors 'slot out'. It has only been in the last couple of years or so that I have noticed with some cheap mics the adaptors now have a slot cut both ends. WTF weren't they ALWAYS like that?

Dave.

[S2]

What about a Dremel type affair to cut a new (crude) slot on the top/inside of the thread so you can use a (large) screwdriver to undo it. Don’t use WD40, it’s of limited use as a penetrating oil - Plus gas is far better.

[ef37a]

What about a Dremel type affair to cut a new (crude) slot on the top/inside of the thread so you can use a (large) screwdriver to undo it. Don’t use WD40, it’s of limited use as a penetrating oil - Plus gas is far better.

I am fairly sure OP said the mic holder was plastic? In that case he has to be careful what kind of solvent he uses. I have never found WD-40 to attack anything.

Dave.

[Wonks]

WD-40 attacks silicone bath sealant!

[ef37a]

WD-40 attacks silicone bath sealant!

HOW would one EVER find that out?! Good job too, tricky stuff to clean off.

Dave.

[Mike Stranks]

I have a few of these... inherited from eBay buys...

I just use a 5/8-3/8 adapter if one is needed.

[ManFromGlass]

Mike, I’m not sure we are looking for a simple and elegant solution here . . .

(Whether the idea works or not this is one of the reasons I love these forums, somebody always has the right idea!)

[siderealxxx]

Breaking news people! It's out, I repeat it's out!

In the end it was simpler than I anticipated, but I think the WD40 (whilst maybe not the right thing) had helped overnight.

I basically jammed a large wide flat headed screwdriver in there as firmly as possible and applied pressure inwards whilst turning. Took a bit of oomph but it came out in the end.

Some pretty creative suggestions here though! Some easier than others.

I hear-by declare today a national holiday in celebration

[ManFromGlass]

The Force was with you!

[ef37a]

Breaking news people! It's out, I repeat it's out!

In the end it was simpler than I anticipated, but I think the WD40 (whilst maybe not the right thing) had helped overnight.

I basically jammed a large wide flat headed screwdriver in there as firmly as possible and applied pressure inwards whilst turning. Took a bit of oomph but it came out in the end.

Some pretty creative suggestions here though! Some easier than others.

I hear-by declare today a national holiday in celebration

Great! Now, put two blades in a 12" hacksaw and cut a slot in the other end of that adaptor!

Another thing I have noticed with the cheap mic adaptors is that many are now Aluminium. I dare say the subjectivist beardy tweaks will say Brass gives a 'denser' tone but I can live with that!

Dave.

[siderealxxx]

Great! Now, put two blades in a 12" hacksaw and cut a slot in the other end of that adaptor!

Dave.

I've gone one step further and thrown away all the ones with one slot and only kept the ones with 2 slots. Never again!