WALKERs210
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I have touched on this subject on several sites, with no reel how to's without damaging something.My 1858 has had maybe 12 round fired thur it, brought it home and a complete tear down for proper maintenance. The first Nipple wrench was one of those cheap thing in a Traditions starter kit, first one came out with minor force. The second wound up with the wrench end twisted out of shape. I purchased one that was recommended by most as being the best for the job. I soaked the cylinder for two or three days in one of the best break free type penetrating oils on the market. No luck at all. I put the cylinder in a pan with dish liquid and brought it to a boil for about 5 min. Attempted to remove the stuck nipples while holding the cylinder in my hand (yes gloved) and maintaining downward preassure on the wrench and turning. The new wrench started to roll the edges so I stopped. I have never been one to believe BRUTE force was an answer for anything and with my health lately a 1st grader has more strength in his hands and arms than I do. Contacted Pietta about this and all they said was the nipples were froze in due to the powder. Then they suggested I use one of their nipple wrenches. Replied to them as to how I could buy one or their wrenches but to no avail. Don't want to start drilling and using ezouts at this point so should I stand on my left foot with my tong sticking out the right side of my mouth while whistling Dixie or what??Any help will be appricated