Roadster top rest problem

[wrndln]

I have a pair of 28/29 brass roadster top rests I bought at a swap meet recently. They look pretty good, except for a shallow dent in one that hopefully can be removed by the plater. Anyway, I can't get the standoffs removed from the main part - none of them. I suspect the pot metal the standoffs are made from swelled some, even though they look OK. I am looking for a way to free the standoffs so I can get everything nickel plated. I though of using an acetylene torch on the top part to expand the metal a little, but I am concerned the heat might cause some damage. I don't want to damage any of the parts. If anyone has an idea on how to remove the standoff, please post a response.
Rusty Nelson

[tinkirk]

Don't put heat on it
spray with lube or maybe a little coke cola and let set for a little bit and take a pliers and try twisting them. they should come off without to much problem
if you are set on heating them maybe hot water will work for you
good luck
Tinkirk/Terry

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Rusty, are you trying to save the stands? I doubt they will plate nicely anyway, so use a Dremel and split them where you can break them in halves.

The small dent can probably be filled with silver solder and filed smooth. Good find on those as I am looking for a set of decent brass ones also.

[tinkirk]

Brent

if they are nice how much are they worth?

[d.j. moordigian]

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Rusty, are you trying to save the stands? I doubt they will plate nicely anyway, so use a Dremel and split them where you can break them in halves.

The small dent can probably be filled with silver solder and filed smooth. Good find on those as I am looking for a set of decent brass ones also.

I would have answered Rusty, but all the ones I have fall out.
So,....if the Aluminum ones won't plate up nicely, machine new Aluminum
stands or Brass?

Uhh....is that correct?....are the originals "pot metal"? I thought they were
Aluminum..they feel like Aluminum?