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Old 01-23-2006, 12:42 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by lrg
Maybe the lack of taper was why I had a hard time. You may need something stiffer than copper because I found I had to push pretty hard. I used "bent" needlenose with a rag so I wouldn't chew up the collar. Once I got it started it came off pretty easily.
The 12 guage solid wire is quite stiff, especially if it's trapped within a narrow passageway. I might try it. I do need to pick up some bent neddlenose before I attempt this project.

Thanks for the tips. Can't get too much advice on this one, for sure.
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