changing gaffs on brashlin spikes

[treesnakey]

i need to change my gaffs on my spikes but the big screw is in possible to get loose any advise would be great?

[sean1212]

impact driver should shift it mate

[Tintin]

Put some Plus Gas on the thread and leave overnight,try again, if that fails try a little heat and then some more Plus Gas.

[Ian H]

As has been said heat and/or impact driver combo and throw some lube into the mix, reckon that should shift it.

 

Add to that abit of persistance and not too much brutality:sneaky2:

[treequip]

If the spikes have ally shanks DO NOT use heat.

 

Is the slot chewed up? If it is you should be able to use a centre punch to get the screw started.

 

If the gaffs are done in and you can’t get the screw out you can get the gaff off by grinding the gaff away where the tapped hole for the screw is. It will destroy the gaff but if it’s junk any how it won’t matter.

 

Andy

Edited September 20, 2010 by treequip
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