How to remove HA from an Arc Twisty

PrebKlok · Jun 3, 2004

I have ordered an Arc Twisty from here.
It says you will have to remove the HA from the threads and negative post. How do I do that most easy? I've read somewhere that a guy couldnt cratch the HA even with a screwdriver. Should i use some kind of chemicals?

nekomane · Jun 3, 2004

Hello PrebKlok,
There is some info here.

You can also try using a dremel.
I just recently heard that HA3 is used for coating helicopter rotars, must be tough stuff.

JonSidneyB · Jun 3, 2004

Rubber Gloves, Lye solution and some cloth.

Dip just the part you want HA removed and twist cloth on the threads, repeat several times.

nekomane · Jun 3, 2004

Hi Jon /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I had trouble figuring out what 'lye' was in Japan. I obviously can't find [Red Devil Drain Cleaner] here either.

This may be wrong, and please anyone who knows better correct me, but 'lye' seems to be [sodium hydrate] or [sodium hydroxide]. Sounds like rubber gloves are essential.

PrebKlok · Jun 3, 2004

Thanks for the info. I'm from Denmark, so the word Lye is unknown to, but after Google'ing around I think I found it:

Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)
Synonyms: Caustic soda; Sodium hydrate; soda lye; Lye; White Caustic; lye, caustic

Photonian · Jun 3, 2004

Yup, lye is sodium hydroxide. Do they sell Drano or some similar pipe/drain un-clogging products in Japan? If they do, you're in luck!

And yes, rubber gloves are standard equipment for messing around with lye. Eye protection is a really good idea also.

simbad · Jun 3, 2004

Take care with that stuff, it is so corrosive, use it in a plastic bucket outside with gloves and goggles, I use to treat swiming pool water to level the ph years ago, now it is not allowed to use it anymore in public sites.

Ty_Bower · Jun 3, 2004

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Thanks for the info. I'm from Denmark, so the word Lye is unknown...

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How do you prepare your Lutefisk without lye?

Doug S · Jun 3, 2004

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Ty_Bower said:
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PrebKlok said:
Thanks for the info. I'm from Denmark, so the word Lye is unknown...

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How do you prepare your Lutefisk without lye?

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Ty, I think that you are confusing Danes with Norwegians /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PrebKlok · Jun 3, 2004

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Ty_Bower said:
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PrebKlok said:
Thanks for the info. I'm from Denmark, so the word Lye is unknown...

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How do you prepare your Lutefisk without lye?

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I know what Caustic soda is, I just newer heard the word lye /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

And now another new word to me : Lutefisk /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif now what is that?

tylerdurden · Jun 3, 2004

Lutefisk is fermented herring, usually soaked in lye and buried for some period of time to "cook" IIRC. It is a traditional "food" in Norway. It has a reputation in the US among descendants of Norwegians as part of their heritage they'd rather forget about.

tylerdurden · Jun 3, 2004

Also, from what I gather, to properly "enjoy" lutefisk, you must fist get drunk off your *** drinking a Norwegian liquor known as "aquavit." Otherwise you'll probably throw up when you realize what you're putting in your mouth.

brightnorm · Jun 6, 2004

Which reminds me of that old Norwegian ditty:

"A thousand Swedes went through the weeds
Chased by one Norwegian"

Brightnorm

PrebKlok · Jun 8, 2004

Thanks for the help guys. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif Before starting, the cab had the same dark color all over. Here's the result:

nekomane · Jun 8, 2004

Nice work /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

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