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Stuck Extension....

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Created by izaak > 9 months ago, 30 Apr 2011
izaak
TAS, 2013 posts
30 Apr 2011 1:31PM
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Any ideas on getting a extension out of my mast.there may have been a post before about it but cant find it.

Magnus8
QLD, 366 posts
30 Apr 2011 2:27PM
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Well if soaking in a bit of warm water and trying to twist out doesnt work then:

Try taking the cap off the spiggot, then using the top half of the mast inside the bottom, to gently tap the extension.

This is all I can think of...

izaak
TAS, 2013 posts
30 Apr 2011 3:41PM
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all good now it's fixed.

KenHo
NSW, 1353 posts
30 Apr 2011 7:08PM
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Hint for next time for stuck mast pieces or extensions.
Using a boom to hold the mast, while threading a screw-driver through the extension holes to give some rotary leverage works quite well.
A boom on each mast piece and a gentle jiggle works a treat, and beats the tug-o-war approach for a stuck together mast.

aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
30 Apr 2011 9:19PM
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Actually the best way to deal with a stuck mast is a bit of prevention. It's real easy to tape the joint before you rig up. This will lessen the chance of it ever getting stuck 10 fold.



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