just got around to repacking my stuffing box and encountered what I feared...the packing is dried out and not coming out easily (think what mice do to upholstery).
I’m very familiar with repacking and have reviewed all the How to’s many times (MaineSail of course, C34 writeups and I’ve searched the forum.
I’m specifically wondering whether the extractor tool works as I’ve seen mixed reviews. I’m currently working with every type of pick known to man (8 different sizes), hemostats, dental picks, needle nose pliers and all I’m getting is bits of flax. Went at it for 2 hours and I’m not even close to getting one ring out.
Before I order the extractor tool, I was hoping to get some feedback as I’ve read that the head is crimped on and tends to pull out. It’s also been suggested to soak with WD 40, but I’ve never had to do this before.
I know this subject is well worn, but hoping for some guidance on this...not a great start to my spring project list but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t expect this
I’m very familiar with repacking and have reviewed all the How to’s many times (MaineSail of course, C34 writeups and I’ve searched the forum.
I’m specifically wondering whether the extractor tool works as I’ve seen mixed reviews. I’m currently working with every type of pick known to man (8 different sizes), hemostats, dental picks, needle nose pliers and all I’m getting is bits of flax. Went at it for 2 hours and I’m not even close to getting one ring out.
Before I order the extractor tool, I was hoping to get some feedback as I’ve read that the head is crimped on and tends to pull out. It’s also been suggested to soak with WD 40, but I’ve never had to do this before.
I know this subject is well worn, but hoping for some guidance on this...not a great start to my spring project list but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t expect this