Suggestions for removing broken snap ring

[Téa Chen]

We've got a wind vane that was rusted through.  A snap ring that was holding the blade assembly in place has snapped.  Has anyone else had to deal with removing broken rings?

Thanks,

Téa

[Shawn Wilson]

I'm not sure I'm picturing it correctly.  If a snap ring breaks, doesn't it just fall off?

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[Allan Carver]

Can you upload a photo? I’m sure I can help you with it. 

A

[Téa Chen]

I've had rings snap and fall off like Shawn suggested, but this time, the left pincer ring just fell right off when I got near it with the pliers.  It's still got enough of the curve to hold it in place.

[Shawn Wilson]

Maybe Dremel it in half?

[Allan Carver]

A little shot of penetrating fluid and pointy chisel should do the trick. Are you going to be home tomorrow? I can swing by with all the stuff and we’ll just get it done. 

A

[Téa Chen]

I'll be home, out back working on the yard.  Thanks!

On Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 8:43:20 PM UTC-3, Allan Carver wrote:

A little shot of penetrating fluid and pointy chisel should do the trick. Are you going to be home tomorrow? I can swing by with all the stuff and we’ll just get it done. 

A

On May 10, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Shawn Wilson <sh...@glassgiant.com> wrote:

Maybe Dremel it in half?

On Thu, May 10, 2018, 19:57 Téa Chen, <data...@gmail.com> wrote:

I've had rings snap and fall off like Shawn suggested, but this time, the left pincer ring just fell right off when I got near it with the pliers.  It's still got enough of the curve to hold it in place.

On Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:39:13 PM UTC-3, Allan Carver wrote:

Can you upload a photo? I’m sure I can help you with it. 

A

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[Téa Chen]

I think we'll that plan B but I don't have a Dremel right now.

[Shawn Wilson]

I think Allan's chisel idea is better anyway, assuming it's his chisel. :) #chiselabuse  

[Chris McDonald]

It's only chisel abuse if its a wood chisel. Cold chisels are made for working metal. Machinist use to do their first projects without touching a machine tool. Everything was done with a hacksaw, cold chisels and files. It's amazing what you can do with those basic tools.

Chris

On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 10:19 AM, Shawn Wilson <sh...@halifaxmakerspace.org> wrote:

I think Allan's chisel idea is better anyway, assuming it's his chisel. :) #chiselabuse  

On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 10:14 AM Téa Chen <data...@gmail.com> wrote:

I think we'll that plan B but I don't have a Dremel right now.

On Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 8:01:13 PM UTC-3, Shawn Wilson wrote:

Maybe Dremel it in half?

On Thu, May 10, 2018, 19:57 Téa Chen, <data...@gmail.com> wrote:

I've had rings snap and fall off like Shawn suggested, but this time, the left pincer ring just fell right off when I got near it with the pliers.  It's still got enough of the curve to hold it in place.

On Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:39:13 PM UTC-3, Allan Carver wrote:

Can you upload a photo? I’m sure I can help you with it. 

A

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[Shawn Wilson]

I think I've been caught out on my woodworking bias. :)

[Téa Chen]

That just means we need to expand and have space to do metalworking too ;)