Removing shield from central pneumatic cutoff tool

[vdotmatrix]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1IUUZV/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I thiught i just posted this but it doesnt appear.

Any ideas on how to remove this nut that holds the shield in place?

I want to use this cutoff tool as a buffer polisher and still have to figure out what would fit once i take it apart.

Thanks in advance.

 

[American Locomotive]

Does the nut not just unscrew? I seem to recall these cutoff tools are pretty straight forward to take apart.

 

[LXCam]

Just drop it once, it'll come right off.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Does the nut not just unscrew? I seem to recall these cutoff tools are pretty straight forward to take apart.

There is just no clearence, clarance, to get a wrench in between the lousy shield and the nut to gain purchase....tought there has to be some magic tool or spell involved....thanks for the response.--mine looks slightly differnt with a dark housing,

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Mine just comes loose on it's own. I don't recall it ever being that tight. Just grab the nut with pliers, even needle nose.

 

[Bondo]

There is just no clearence, clarance, to get a wrench in between the lousy shield and the nut to gain purchase....tought there has to be some magic tool or spell involved....thanks for the response.--mine looks slightly differnt with a dark housing,

Ayuh,..... Is that the Only grinder you've got,..??..??

If so,..... borrow somebody else's, 'n just Cut the damn thing off,....

 

[vdotmatrix]

I have a lot of tools

If it just that simple.i wouldnt be here.....the nut must be >2.25” my largest crescent wrench is too small wtih no room to grab it.. i thought maybe some kind of giant socket wrench but then ...oh never mind...

 

[vdotmatrix]

Ayuh,..... Is that the Only grinder you've got,..??..??

If so,..... borrow somebody else's, 'n just Cut the damn thing off,....

Tanks fer nuttin danny

 

[American Locomotive]

Just grab it with pliers, or make a wrench out of some sheet stock. They likely just have a low profile sheet metal wrench to tighten it in the factory.

 

[Kev442]

Was in a hurry to get at a tight area, cut mine off. At $6.99 with coupon at HF, who cares?

 

[ChrisLS8]

Just use channellocks, it's not complicated

 

[Bondo]

Tanks fer nuttin danny

Ayuh,..... Do you want the guard off,..?? or not,..??

Btw,..... I'll be sure to avoid yer threads from now on,.....

 

[anndel]

Go to a bike shop. The techs there have flat wrenches by Park tools that they could help you with.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Just grab it with pliers, or make a wrench out of some sheet stock. They likely just have a low profile sheet metal wrench to tighten it in the factory.

I just got back home and you have given a big idea. I am going cut a piece of plumbing strap to fit the circumference with enough extra to grab the ends with vice grips or a stout channel lock and hopefully I can get enough torque to spin this B***ard off! Thank You , I will get right on this!!!

 

[vdotmatrix]

Go to a bike shop. The techs there have flat wrenches by Park tools that they could help you with.

Thank you, that will be my next attempt if I can't make a tool like American Locomotive suggested!!! Bike mechanics have all sorts of specialized tools for wrenching cassettes off wheels and so on!!!

 

[vdotmatrix]

Just use channellocks, it's not complicated

Thanks Chris but like I tried to convey I have have 6 different channel locks and NONE can gain purchase on that ^%$%$#^&& nut. I need to post an image so you cats get an idea of what I am dealing with....Thanks for the response.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Was in a hurry to get at a tight area, cut mine off. At $6.99 with coupon at HF, who cares?

I thought these lousy air tools were a POS, 15 years ago when I bought some of them and with a little care and maintenance they have lasted beyond my expectations...I don't need to trash a tool to get multi-purpose from it. I appreciate your help.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Ayuh,..... Is that the Only grinder you've got,..??..??

If so,..... borrow somebody else's, 'n just Cut the damn thing off,....

Thank you...it is not a grinder, like I said it is a cut-off tool that I want to use for something else, THEN, when I need to, use it again as a cutting tool with the safety shield intact.. Thanks for the response.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Here are some images.

I can't put the thing in a vice for fear of damaging the tool....can't really hold it to wrench the thing off. what a pain.

This thing is just ON THERE.

It will not come off. I think I may just have to buy a dedicated buffer polisher from Eastwood.


Thanks everyone

 

[Bighead38]

Why don’t you post a picture so we can see it?

 

[vdotmatrix]

Was in a hurry to get at a tight area, cut mine off. At $6.99 with coupon at HF, who cares?

I see what you mean.. I bought this thing so long ago I dont know what i paid for it.....Mine almost seems nicer that the ones you see on their website today...thanks for the response

 

[mike93lx]

A cold chisel and a hammer. Should be able to get enough bite to spin it.

Hold it to your bench with some wood working clamps

 

[gungatim]

have you considered that perhaps it is reverse threaded so as to not come loose while in use?

 

[vdotmatrix]

have you considered that perhaps it is reverse threaded so as to not come loose while in use?

yes , tried that a little yesterday. I will have to get my OPTIVISOR magnifiers on and see if i can see the threads . I tried gently heating the thing with a propane torch. Earlier i add penetrating oil. Thanks for the responses.

 

[anndel]

Thank you, that will be my next attempt if I can't make a tool like American Locomotive suggested!!! Bike mechanics have all sorts of specialized tools for wrenching cassettes off wheels and so on!!!

Roger that, I've used my flat Park Tool wrenches to hold the caliper slide pin bolts to remove the caliper bolts on some cars. Good luck!

 

[Bill C]

socket from above?

 

[vdotmatrix]

I am going to look in my bike kit to see what exotic wrenches I have in there. This is a Central Pneumatic Professional series tool...BIG WHUP

Roger that, I've used my flat Park Tool wrenches to hold the caliper slide pin bolts to remove the caliper bolts on some cars. Good luck!

 

[vdotmatrix]

socket from above?

If I could get a sock from above I could get some channel locks on that nut. If I had a socket that big how could one turn it? Have you seen the pictures.....I am going back in there now.

 

[evintho]

Personally, I'd just cut off the guard with another cutoff wheel (believe me, once you remove the guard you'll never put it back on). Then, you'll have full access to the nut. Chuck the unit in a vise and put the appropriate socket or a pipe wrench on it.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Personally, I'd just cut off the guard with another cutoff wheel (believe me, once you remove the guard you'll never put it back on). Then, you'll have full access to the nut. Chuck the unit in a vise and put the appropriate socket or a pipe wrench on it.

Thanks believe me I have thought about it, but the shield is not there for its good looks on the tool. With the disc coming apart at high rpms, I think they thought it a good idea. thanks for the response!

 

[vdotmatrix]

After a year and a half, i looked up on my pegboard and saw a Ball Hitch Wrench. Lordy lordy, it was like the tool was made for the nut on this tool and it came right off.

 

[ZRX61]

or just buy 4 of these for the same cost:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S8JZV9S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[vdotmatrix]

[or just buy 4 of these for the same cost:]
Nah.
I just needed to remove that GD nut and finally got it. I have all I need. Cheers

 

[seber]

Let us know how that works out. It would strike me as way too high rpm for the purpose. But then I'm spoiled by having an actual buffer. I think it cost $18.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Let us know how that works out. It would strike me as way too high rpm for the purpose. But then I'm spoiled by having an actual buffer. I think it cost $18.

It has been so long since the OP that I had to see why I wanted to remove it in the first place. I have a buffer and all the blocks of grit and so on, But I guess I needed something for spot burnishing or polishing...i simply do not remember. All is well, that ends well!