Fin-plugs stuck in board

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mathew
mathew
QLD
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QLD, 2174 posts
30 Jul 2016 9:31pm
I recently purchased a Kode 86 which came with the thruster fins, but with blanking-plugs already in the board.
I haven't had any luck getting them out - anyone have any suggestions?


Ian K
Ian K
WA
4170 posts
WA, 4170 posts
30 Jul 2016 7:59pm
Is there a hose fitting that threads into the screw holes?

There you go 6mm grease nipples.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/111571326201?lpid=107&chn=ps
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
6172 posts
VIC, 6172 posts
30 Jul 2016 10:40pm
Drill hole - screw in self tapper - Grab with vice grips and pull hard!
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23695 posts
WA, 23695 posts
31 Jul 2016 8:02am
Ian K said..
Is there a hose fitting that threads into the screw holes?

There you go 6mm grease nipples.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/111571326201?lpid=107&chn=ps



You could probably get away with just hose jammed in one hole and finger over the other it won't take much

Air or water pressure
Rango
Rango
WA
862 posts
WA, 862 posts
31 Jul 2016 4:13pm
Undo screws fully then give a blunt screwdriver a knock down at the front of the blank the other end should pop straight up. The blanks aren't square but curved in the box so will just rotate out at one end.
RichardG
RichardG
WA
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WA, 3762 posts
31 Jul 2016 5:52pm
Perhaps call the people who sold it to you and ask them. If they can't provide the answer then return it to the place of purchase and ask them to repair or replace. It sounds to me like the product is defective. Any action taken that to remedy the defect will likely void any warranty or at least the express one they provide.
MikeyS
MikeyS
VIC
1509 posts
VIC, 1509 posts
31 Jul 2016 8:21pm
Wot Foghorn said. Or use a flat faced punch, protecting the blank with a thin strip of metal, tapping gently.

Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23695 posts
WA, 23695 posts
31 Jul 2016 8:38pm
aribenasher said..
Perhaps call the people who sold it to you and ask them. If they can't provide the answer then return it to the place of purchase and ask them to repair or replace. It sounds to me like the product is defective. Any action taken that to remedy the defect will likely void any warranty or at least the express one they provide.


I am presuming he got it secondhand and it is just a combination of a tapered plug and salt / sand.


RichardG
RichardG
WA
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WA, 3762 posts
31 Jul 2016 9:36pm
Yes, fair presumption and highly probable you are correct.Thank you.
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