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    I am going to try this. Next time I have a few, I am going to throw them in the freezer for a couple of hours. I am thinking that the glue will shatter just like the ferrite when tapped with a hammer.

    You guys are seriously having a problem with the ferrite? Just a couple whacks with a regular hammer is all that it takes. The glue is the pain in the butt with them and takes way longer to seperate than the ferrite.


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    Quote Originally Posted by parrothead View Post
    I am going to try this. Next time I have a few, I am going to throw them in the freezer for a couple of hours. I am thinking that the glue will shatter just like the ferrite when tapped with a hammer.

    You guys are seriously having a problem with the ferrite? Just a couple whacks with a regular hammer is all that it takes. The glue is the pain in the butt with them and takes way longer to seperate than the ferrite.
    don't think you'll see much success as glue seems kinda rubberize , last winter it was below zero so much , I sure loved how the cast metals cracked easier along with plastic but na that stubborn glue cold don't bother it. maybe 50 below zero ??
    I use a mallot but when i get the glue type (since they don't all have it) i set aside for special handling , some times i'll get most of copper and put aside the small glue copper portion for special handling .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Copper Head View Post
    don't think you'll see much success as glue seems kinda rubberize , last winter it was below zero so much , I sure loved how the cast metals cracked easier along with plastic but na that stubborn glue cold don't bother it. maybe 50 below zero ??
    I use a mallot but when i get the glue type (since they don't all have it) i set aside for special handling , some times i'll get most of copper and put aside the small glue copper portion for special handling .
    Thanks. I won't bother with that then. Sometimes it peels right off. Most of the time no.

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    The special handling, Paint remover , lacquer thinner , mineral spirits. and the good news it can be put back in can for future use ( not paint remover) I assume those are the legal ways. there are other ways But!!
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