How to remove worn or broken rod guides

Tools needed:

  • hair dryer
  • sharp knife
  • masking tape
  • cigarette lighter
  • pliers
  • How to remove worn or broken rod guides: Warm up>epoxy layer to soften it

    STEP 1

    a)

    Warm up epoxy layer to soften it.

  • How to remove worn or broken rod guides

    b)

    Cut epoxy & thread wrap with sharp knife (cut away for yourself).

  • How to remove worn or broken rod guides

    c)

    Peel off thread & epoxy layer.

  • How to remove worn or broken rod guides

    d)

    Remove any bits of thread.

  • How to remove worn or broken rod guides

    STEP 2

    a)

    To remove tip top: Once thread & epoxy has been removed as in (Step 1), remove tip top. Heat tube of tip top.

  • How to remove worn or broken rod guides

    b)

    Move back & forth tip in flame.

  • How to remove worn or broken rod guides

    c)

    Using pliers pull the tip top off the rod.