STEAM
10-30-2009, 05:01 PM
I started by purchasing the Rock and necessary change out tools from Ron. I know that most of you recommend using the 1/2 inch cold rolled steel rod and heating it with a torch. I have neither the means to cut a steel rod nor do I have a torch.
What I do have is a 25 watt pencil soldering iron from Radio Shack. It produces a temperature between 600 to 640 F. I first made sure the Carvewright was unplugged. I removed the soldering tip and retaining screw from the iron. I inserted the unplugged and cold iron up into the QC and lowered the z truck until the iron was held securely but not tightly in an upright position. I then plugged the iron in and waited for 20 minutes. As it heated I tested the temperature of the z truck and surrounding components. They all stayed at room temperature except for the z truck.
The iron fits into the QC far enough to where there is no heat in the area of the board sensor. After 20 minutes the z truck was very warm to the touch but not overly hot. I then used Ron's tools and his instructions and the QC released with very little resistance. The QC removed in perfect shape and could be reused if needed.
I was able to install the Rock and now I am ready to roll!
I think the Rock should be recommended as invention of the year!
What I do have is a 25 watt pencil soldering iron from Radio Shack. It produces a temperature between 600 to 640 F. I first made sure the Carvewright was unplugged. I removed the soldering tip and retaining screw from the iron. I inserted the unplugged and cold iron up into the QC and lowered the z truck until the iron was held securely but not tightly in an upright position. I then plugged the iron in and waited for 20 minutes. As it heated I tested the temperature of the z truck and surrounding components. They all stayed at room temperature except for the z truck.
The iron fits into the QC far enough to where there is no heat in the area of the board sensor. After 20 minutes the z truck was very warm to the touch but not overly hot. I then used Ron's tools and his instructions and the QC released with very little resistance. The QC removed in perfect shape and could be reused if needed.
I was able to install the Rock and now I am ready to roll!
I think the Rock should be recommended as invention of the year!