duckkisser Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I need to break up some super glue so I can remove a bearing that is glued into a tool handle. I would rather not destroy the handle because I don't want to make a new one. I thought to maybe put it in the microwave and have the wood shrink then pry it out after the glue breaks from the stress. Or maybe soaking it in acetone. Any ideas anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I would try Acetone, lacquer thinner or MEK(methyl Ethel ketone ) metal bearing might not be good for your microwave. Don't forget to relubricate the bearing after you get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 My wife uses nail polish remover to get super glue off her fingers.. I agree with Steve that metal parts should not go over well in the microwave and to relubricate the bearing after.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I told some people that and none of them mentioned anything about the microwave and metal. Thought everyone would say right away don't do that but they just said that might work. Thought i would mention it on here and see what you all would say. Going to try finger nail polish remover If that does not work then I'll use dry heat. Last resort is a whole new tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Some nail polish remover has oils and scents added. Acetone is pretty cheap at a paint store or the big box suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 If CA glue acts anything like epoxy, heat will soften it up and help to break the bond. Try a heat gun and set the heat just below where it would start to scorch the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Didnt even think of a heat gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 You could also try super glue de-bonder. It works well cleaning CA glue off of hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 +1 on superglue debonder. \you can get gel and some thinner stuff that they use in hospitals. Your local DIY store may have some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 dont know if that will work the bearing is glued in so you cant really get access to the glue because the glue is under the bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you aren't planning on reusing the bearing a soldering iron might heat it up and loosen it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 just need to pull it out and pop a ball bearing under the shaft bearing then reglue in. rather not rebuy the bearing since we didn't have any that size locally so I had to order it online. as a last resort ill break the wood out from around it and make a new tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I think I'd try the heat gun first; the heat on the bearing will expand the metal quickly and likely pop it off. Same reason over-machining metal bonded to wood often pops it off: the heat expands it to pop it off. Then try acetone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Divetta Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Sorry for the late reply but I think this might be some good info http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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