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Ironhunter Tool to remove copper plug... 11-13-2013, 04:07 PM
Abshere My stepdad did a couple that... 11-13-2013, 04:16 PM
brandon depends on what type it is,... 11-13-2013, 05:00 PM
Ecycle Atlanta I just put mine into a vise... 11-13-2013, 05:20 PM
IdahoScrapper I do "b". Easiest way I've... 11-13-2013, 08:40 PM
Mechanic688 Ah, do be do , do wap shebop.... 11-14-2013, 12:43 AM
Ironhunter OK THAT made me laugh, you... 11-14-2013, 03:55 PM
Sirscrapalot You can forward all tips to... 11-14-2013, 03:59 PM
parrothead Or the other option of course... 11-13-2013, 07:00 PM
OFAR Angle grinder- bend the fins... 11-13-2013, 08:29 PM
mudlight2 Glad I found this post. Got a... 11-14-2013, 07:33 AM
ryanw I would think, if someone is... 11-14-2013, 07:56 AM
Mechanic688 Yea but you would be trying... 11-14-2013, 09:41 AM
Bear I thought I'd read somewhere... 11-14-2013, 08:18 AM
I29North I do the spread, cut, and tap... 11-14-2013, 08:26 AM
miked I have been using a propane... 11-14-2013, 10:35 AM
gmccleskey We use our hard drive punch... 11-14-2013, 12:03 PM
aurum I use a hydraulic press and... 12-01-2013, 04:18 PM
corycouch Believe it or not I've had... 12-01-2013, 08:09 PM
williamjack I use hammer. 12-05-2013, 01:18 AM
Jonniebrass I have done too many by hand... 12-05-2013, 05:47 AM
MattInTheHat My dad worked in a machine... 12-05-2013, 02:20 PM
corycouch Agreed, when I cut aluminum I... 12-05-2013, 02:28 PM
eesakiwi I have found this tip works... 12-05-2013, 02:58 PM
directrecycle Tool to remove copper plug... 12-05-2013, 03:16 PM
ryanw Not worth the time. I think I... 12-05-2013, 03:46 PM
scrapmatic If you have a bandsaw, run... 01-29-2014, 04:33 PM
jonnyjeb The jury is still out cost... 01-29-2014, 04:48 PM
junkshop49093 I use a old Coleman stove... 01-29-2014, 05:50 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by shendog View Post
    I just put mine into a vise and either:

    a: spread the "fins" apart with a screwdriver and cut a slot with my grinding wheel...or..
    b: put my metal blade on the sawzall and fit it down between the fins and cut a slot



    either way the grip on the copper is broken and it plops right out with 5 seconds of work. Yes, I have tried to bang them out and had a minimum amount of success. My current method(s) costs a bit more for the blade, but saves a ton of time.
    I do "b". Easiest way I've found to do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper View Post
    I do "b". Easiest way I've found to do it.
    Ah, do be do , do wap shebop.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    Ah, do be do, do wap shebop.


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    OK THAT made me laugh, you guys rock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ironhunter View Post
    OK THAT made me laugh, you guys rock.
    You can forward all tips to me, I'm a bad influence on the rest of them.

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