Andy Davies Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Can someone please tell me how on earth you can separate the weights if screwed too tight? Yes, I won't screw them so tight next time, but I have two (x2) weights that I need to break free so I can balance my camera!... Will heat work??? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Davies Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 ... If anyone else is in the same issue - wrap the weights in a towel, throw them at the floor. Job done. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard James Lewis Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 This is also how I separate the weights. I have a special towel just for this purpose. Don't forget to cover the threads in Lisigav upon reassembly. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members James Davis Posted July 8, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I twist and then unscrew. The simple methods are often the best :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard James Lewis Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 If only I knew what we were talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Graham Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I would guess at the add weights that are on the Pilot, Scout and Merlin. They kind of stack and screw together. They normally have a little rubber o ring that stops them locking up. I little light grease/oil (or lisigav should work too if so inclined!) should stop them jamming and locking together in future. Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Alec Jarnagin SOC Posted July 9, 2012 Moderators Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hmmmm.... Not in the Newbie Section. Weights? No mention of rig? Sounds a ripe topic for deletion. Please specify what the hell you're talking about since I've no clue and been doing this for a loooong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted July 9, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hmmmm.... Not in the Newbie Section. Weights? No mention of rig? Sounds a ripe topic for deletion. Please specify what the hell you're talking about since I've no clue and been doing this for a loooong time. They are talking about those silly screw together weights used on the Merlin and other liteweight rigs from tiffen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Sarah Thompson Posted July 9, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Can someone please tell me how on earth you can separate the weights if screwed too tight? Yes, I won't screw them so tight next time, but I have two (x2) weights that I need to break free so I can balance my camera!... Will heat work??? Andy The standard mechanical engineer's trick is to heat the side that's the nut -- this will free it up very quickly. Boiling water generally works (be careful!). In a really bad case you can use a blowtorch, but that can discolour the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alan Rencher Posted July 9, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Two vise grips. bam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted July 10, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 First I would try two strap wrenches to avoid making them look like someone has been teething on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Abraham Posted July 11, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 It happens. They're quite useful, those small weights. I tend to take a few more and tap the two that are locked together forcefully whilst holding it in my palm. Tap, turn a bit, tap, turn a bit. The threads are seized temporarily and frequently the strike of another weight or two against the seam where the two are bound does the trick. Best, Peter Abraham, S.O.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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