PSA...Do not put loctite on backing plates

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swan

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I have been using a buddies Makita rotary for a while now since he never uses it. He loaned it to a few others before me and I decided today to change the backing plate on it only to find someone used some type of thread locker on it. I tried everything to get it off. I even looked up the instructions and searched the web as I thought maybe Makita changed the way to take them off.

I used a pair of channel locks and still wouldn't come off. So I ended up using a screw driver to loosen the plastic from the metal part and pulling it off. Then used vice grips to get the metal part off.

An hour out of my day and now I have to order a new one which I need by next week as I have a horse trailer to do. :furious:
 
you can use heat to remove a fastener with loctite. hit it with a micro torch and shat should melt it off. The other way is to use sharp blows. put a wrench on it and smack it with a hammer this should loosen it up.
 
DHCrocks said:
you can use heat to remove a fastener with loctite. hit it with a micro torch and shat should melt it off. The other way is to use sharp blows. put a wrench on it and smack it with a hammer this should loosen it up.
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You can't use a torch or any open flame on a backing plate. You will melt the plastic. I think I know what you are saying though. I could have used the flame on the metal hub but there was no need as it came off with one turn with the vice grips after I pried away the plastic part.



Wish there was some place local I could get a new backing plate from.
 
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