@tej If use use the wrench method then don’t grip it too tightly the shock of hammering may go up your arm. Also if your wrench is made as a casting it may crack as caste metal can be brittle.

Thanks for the advice guys, indeed I want the handle off to clean up on the lathe and the blade will be easier to tidy up without the wood there. I’ll get hammering 😬

Well I am on a Macbook pro here,using Firefox and the video plays for me. Nice work @steveadams!

Well... that just proves it then. Android is better than Apple. 🙂

@tej. I would put the blade in a vise (very securely) and then probably use something like a open box wrench or adjustable wrench to go over the the blade and rest on the ferrule. Then you can tap the...

@robin Good point it depends on whether or not the handles get in the way of the de rusting and polishing, I’m planning to dip the metal in rust cleaner and clean the wood on a lathe. Some people lik...

@ tej @Rocknroller912 The other option would be to cut the handle off and make a new one. But why do want to remove the handles if they're on solid anyway.

@ tej Difficult I’m trying the same thing with 3 gouges my neighbour gave me and I can’t shift them at all. My next try will be to heat the blade with a blow lamp just in front of the brass ferrule an...

I'm on my android phone, no problem viewing the video.

@steveadams Im on an 8th generation iPad and the play button is non responsive, maybe Covid has crossed species again and got into the software

@tej If you hold the blade in vice you should be able to chap the handle off. Obviously be careful of the sharp end.

Ok so not strictly guitar based but I’ve an old chisel I’m trying to revive, any ideas how to go about separating the parts? Attachment : 563E6C39-B9C7-44A5-8F5D-8E7D131B4FC4.jpeg

@steveadams Great to see you back, I hope you make a good recovery.

@steveadams Thats another great video, I'm seeing it fine. Its been a while since your last video, I've been waiting for the great leap forward.

It's looking fantastic @steveadams. Some great carving.....and another very entertaining video. I've got the singer and the song but I don't want to spoil it for the others just yet. He keeps the red...

@boo I just hit play in this window and is working...hmmm... are you on pc or mac? not that it should make a difference

Posted by: @boo @russ I quite like that Russ. It’s not really my taste, as you know, but it’s catchy and easy to listen to. 👍 Cheers @boo. There's always a wee bit room for something differe...

Attachment : FIT BACK PART 1.m4v Hi Guys Here is part 1..grab a drink, take a seat and watch the nerves....:) cheers Steve

@steveadams The tipping point with a virus the the amount of it in your body and how your immune system copes, so it’s possible that long term exposure has weakened your resistance. I had a virus in 2...

Good to see you back @steveadams. Now that you've got through The Covid you'll be all the more superhuman. Looking forward to seeing your next videos. 🎸🙏🎶🙂