I will have to remember that one. Steven
The Bike Stand 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Sam Smith Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 12:37 AM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Re: Stuck Seat Post
I have removed a stuck seatpost by all means described except those which suggest "dissolving" the seatpost. This made me stop and think as I bath aluminum parts in a caustic soda bath prior to anodizing. Leaving said parts in this bath too long very effectively eats too much of the aluminium away, rendering close tolerance parts unusable. "Red Devil" drain cleaner is nothing more than caustic soda; I use an 1/8 cup per liter or water and anything over 30 minutes is guaranteed to ruin the part. Use outside or in a well ventilated area as the fumes are toxic.
Sam Smith
Knoxville, TN