Agraffes <"Agraffes"@niflheim.rutgers.edu> (Sep 24, 10:33pm)

[Newton Hunt]

There was an extensive discussion of this some while back and will be in the
archives.

Do use Liquid Wrench.  Use it BEFORE working on the agraffe.  I like to drill
two holes, opposit each other at the edge of the stub, 1/16" or smaller.  The
drill will follow the path of least resistance and cut the brass, but the iron.
Cut a screw driver of the appropriate size into a Vee shape so the points go
into the holes and give a sharp quick twist of the drive will loosen and turn
out the stub.  If you have enough room you may be able to still do this.

If it is really jammed in there you need to call out the pros.

Alternatively you can call in a machinist.

Alternatively you can call in a chemist, who can provide an acid that will
desolve the brass then a base to neutrulize the acid.

I hope you have better luck.

	Newton
	nhunt@rci.rutgers.edu