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Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: Fay on May 16, 2009, 20:20:32

Title: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: Fay on May 16, 2009, 20:20:32
My T ring is stuck on the back of the filter wheel. Even stilsons will not budge it. I have put it in the fridge to see if metal contracts. Has anyone any ideas please?
Title: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: Fay on May 16, 2009, 21:11:44
Ok, fridge did the trick! So any problems......stick it in the fridge
Title: MOVED: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: Rick on May 17, 2009, 11:17:04
This topic has been moved to Quarantine (http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?board=12).

http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=4694.0 (http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=4694.0)

Folks, please imagine yourself explaining your post to a ten-year-old. If the explanation is likely to include "facts of life" or "birds and bees" stuff then think again before you hit "Post".

(Yes, I know that technically you have to be 13 or over to join this forum, but younger kids can still read it...)
Title: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: RobertM on May 17, 2009, 14:02:56
Well Fay,  I'm horrified ! I cannot believe you use Stilsons on your Astro gear.

I think Rick is quite right to Quarantine this post, we don't want young budding astronomers learning to use Stilsons to put kit together do we !
Title: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: Fay on May 17, 2009, 14:21:52
Well, Robert, if i could not have got it off, I would have had to keep that wheel for the Orion & get another for all else.
I had not even screwed it on tight, and it was impossible to move!
Will put a little bit of clock oil on the thread. I have had this problem before with other threads. Some seem very coarse & that could be the problem.
Title: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: Rocket Pooch on May 21, 2009, 22:52:04
Quote from: Fay on May 17, 2009, 14:21:52
Well, Robert, if i could not have got it off,

What's all this about?
Title: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: Ian on May 21, 2009, 23:00:15
the merciless scythe of moderation has already rent this thread asunder once...

Still, it's always good to watch :)
Title: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: RobertM on May 22, 2009, 00:11:02
Chris,  you've been thinking about that Naked Bike Ride too much ...
Title: Re: Stuck T ring....any ideas please?
Post by: Ian on May 22, 2009, 00:19:31
if you get a stuck T-ring on a naked bike ride, I suggest you check to make sure no-one's nicked your saddle mate.