Re: VDB Boom pole JAMMED, FIX?


"soundgun" <geo@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hey gang:
> I my VDB pole was returned to my cart last night with a serious
> problem. The smallest section appears to be close to full extension
> and jammed into position. It's an older pole I purchased used from
> one of our fellow RAMPS members.
> I've applied as much force as I can before what might destroy the pole.
>
> I'd LOVE to keep this pole, as it has a really cool quick release
> design integrated into it that is no longer available.
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> George Whittam
> eldorec.com

Go to your local hardware or auto parts store and buy a "grip wrench" just
like the one you see Billy Mays selling on TV.
http://www.savontv.com/google/grip-wrench.html
One of the problems with loosening thin rings like those on a pole or camera
adapters is that the more you squeeze it the more out of round you make the
ring causing additional pressure points. What you want to do is apply equal
pressure from ALL sides when you try to move it. The grip wrench
accomplishes this perfectly and safely as it's made from rubber and provides
equal pressure and force to the entire circumference of the ring. They are
cheap and useful for anything from stuck jars to boom poles! Just make sure
you are turning in the proper direction which you can determine from the
white dots on the VDB rings. Move the ring dot towards the closest white dot
on the pole.

Charles Tomaras
Seattle, WA


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