That's a great idea! I don't need it right now, but I may in the future and it's definitely something I will keep in mind for those stubborn woodruff keys. Despite your upload being 6 yrs ago, Thanks for sharing.
It worked perfectly for me too. I was staring at my woodruff key on my 1967 GTO engine after changing the timing gears wondering if I should change it, but wanted to make sure I knew of a good way to remove it in case the easy way did not work. I tried the puch a few times, then fabricated your tool. Thanks for the instructions! Kinda fun too making tools too!
What a timely post! This method just saved my bacon when I had a stuck key on a drive shaft of my Yamaha outboard motor. I was sweating bullets 'til I saw your video. Worked like a charm! And I even had a three way clamp on hand! Thanks for the post!
Great job. I have had good success using a 12" Estwing L shaped nail puller...driving the v of the long run of the puller around the key end gives good purchase and leverage.
Hello Larry, WOW !!!!! That WAS SIMPLY AMAZING !!!!!!!! Just a Super way to get them out without screwing up the shaft!!!!!!! Damn good idea think harder work less!!!!! take care, bob& stacy
Hi Bob, Thanks. I can't believe I'm the first one to do it like that, but I couldn't find another video showing it so I went ahead and posted it. I definitely didn't expect it to be one of my most watched videos.
Since I don't have a welder I took your advice and pinched the sides with wire cutters and smacked the cutters with a hammer. It came right out! This was after working on it for a long while with a punch and hammer.
TH-camsucks be careful that sounds flammable.. Isn’t that propane propellant? I see your point Heat one / super cool other. If you can grip it it should come out
That's a great idea! I don't need it right now, but I may in the future and it's definitely something I will keep in mind for those stubborn woodruff keys. Despite your upload being 6 yrs ago, Thanks for sharing.
Ah yes, because we all have a weld machine lying around
It worked perfectly for me too. I was staring at my woodruff key on my 1967 GTO engine after changing the timing gears wondering if I should change it, but wanted to make sure I knew of a good way to remove it in case the easy way did not work. I tried the puch a few times, then fabricated your tool. Thanks for the instructions! Kinda fun too making tools too!
What a timely post! This method just saved my bacon when I had a stuck key on a drive shaft of my Yamaha outboard motor. I was sweating bullets 'til I saw your video. Worked like a charm! And I even had a three way clamp on hand! Thanks for the post!
That's awesome! Thanks for the comment.
Thanks! I was about 5 minutes from grabbing a dremel and this was a lifesaver.
Good method for a rust welded key, worked like a charm. Thanks buddy 👍🏻
Great job.
I have had good success using a 12" Estwing L shaped nail puller...driving the v of the long run of the puller around the key end gives good purchase and leverage.
Brilliant. Worked like a champ. Thanks
Thanks for the video! My key didn't have much sticking out to grab so I did this and worked great! Old Arctic cat is gonna be ripping this winter 😁👍
Hello Larry, WOW !!!!! That WAS SIMPLY AMAZING !!!!!!!! Just a Super way to get them out without screwing up the shaft!!!!!!! Damn good idea think harder work less!!!!! take care, bob& stacy
Hi Bob, Thanks. I can't believe I'm the first one to do it like that, but I couldn't find another video showing it so I went ahead and posted it. I definitely didn't expect it to be one of my most watched videos.
Looks like another fine job Sir! Works very well!
Hey, thanks for the comment!
Great job
Oooohell yeah! Thanks bud !
It did work perfect.
Thats the spirit that beat the Japanese in WWII!
We defeated the wrong enemy
Thank you sir
You can just use a punch and Ball Peen hammer. Bottom side of wire cutter blades can grip and pull up too
Since I don't have a welder I took your advice and pinched the sides with wire cutters and smacked the cutters with a hammer. It came right out! This was after working on it for a long while with a punch and hammer.
TH-camsucks be careful that sounds flammable.. Isn’t that propane propellant? I see your point Heat one / super cool other. If you can grip it it should come out
Loris Matheny Great! I’m glad that helped
drill and tap, then use a slide hammer....
Nop notch