How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
I have a few of these... inherited from eBay buys...
I just use a 5/8-3/8 adapter if one is needed.
I just use a 5/8-3/8 adapter if one is needed.
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- Mike Stranks
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Mike, I’m not sure we are looking for a simple and elegant solution here . . .
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- ManFromGlass
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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.
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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
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- siderealxxx
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- ManFromGlass
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Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
siderealxxx wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:21 pm 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
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Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
All sorted now. But for reference Plus gas is similar (ish) to WD40 but much better. It’s not a solvent but penetrating oil.
Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
siderealxxx wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:21 pm
I basically jammed a large wide flat headed screwdriver in there as firmly as possible and applied pressure inwards whilst turning.
Mmm, that sounds familiar. Didn't..., someone..., suggest doing just that with one jaw of the pliers two pages ago?
Anyway, sometimes the beauty is in the travelling as much as the arrival.
Well done.
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- shufflebeat
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Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
shufflebeat wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:19 pmsiderealxxx wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:21 pm I basically jammed a large wide flat headed screwdriver in there as firmly as possible and applied pressure inwards whilst turning.
Mmm, that sounds familiar. Didn't..., someone..., suggest doing just that with one jaw of the pliers two pages ago?
Anyway, sometimes the beauty is in the travelling as much as the arrival.
Well done.
Granted and I did try, but I took you very literally and tried with my pliers which were in no way sized or shaped for the task. My simple brain didn't extend this idea any further!
Had you said 'the large flat red screwdriver in the bottom kitchen drawer' then then this thread wouldn't have run to, ahem, four pages! Impressive nonetheless.
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- siderealxxx
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- siderealxxx
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Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
siderealxxx wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:38 pm Had you said 'the large flat red screwdriver in the bottom kitchen drawer' then then this thread wouldn't have run to, ahem, four pages! Impressive nonetheless.
Ah, I see where I went wrong. Well, I'll know for next time.
I like the sound of this, "Microphone Farm", very wise.
Also, "...some mics are more equalised than others".
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- shufflebeat
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Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
A classic from George Aural.
Reliably fallible.
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Not many forums where you can get 4 pages out of removing a stuck screw! Well done
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- resistorman
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Now I need to know if it was PlusGas Formula A, B, C, D or E? ![Laughing :lol:](./files/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
I may be mad, but I'd find a book on the history of lubricants and penetrants rather interesting!
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Fascinating range of products (here; Canadians love this stuff) from WD-40, 3-in-One, JIG-A-LOO, Liquid Wrench, Permatex, Honey Goo etc.
Or perhaps I don't want to know what's in the cans, and should stick to this formula?
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I may be mad, but I'd find a book on the history of lubricants and penetrants rather interesting!
![Crazy :crazy:](./files/images/smilies/icon_crazy.gif)
Fascinating range of products (here; Canadians love this stuff) from WD-40, 3-in-One, JIG-A-LOO, Liquid Wrench, Permatex, Honey Goo etc.
Or perhaps I don't want to know what's in the cans, and should stick to this formula?
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Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
You mean to say that "Goo Gone" doesn't do what it says on the label?
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Also removes cats.
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- shufflebeat
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Re: How to Remove Mic Thread Adapter!
Really? I was told by a pet shop owner that it repels mice.
Dave.
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Paraffin/kerosene is the main ingredient of a lot of mild sticky stuff removers. It is very good at the job, but then itself needs removing.
Which is a job for Goo Gone Gone…
And then Goo Gone Gone Gone Gone…
Which is a job for Goo Gone Gone…
And then Goo Gone Gone Gone Gone…
Reliably fallible.
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Surgical Spirit... and the lingering short-term after-aroma reminds Mrs S of her time as a nurse...
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- Mike Stranks
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Didn’t The Police have a goo goo lyric and the Beatles?
There was The Goo Goo Dolls wasn’t there.
The local music store keeps Goo Gone behind the counter to remove the gunk from price stickers when you buy gear.
There was The Goo Goo Dolls wasn’t there.
The local music store keeps Goo Gone behind the counter to remove the gunk from price stickers when you buy gear.
- ManFromGlass
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- shufflebeat
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