Easy way to remove posts?

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I am trying to install cliffy protectors on my Scared Stiff but removing the posts (the ones directly screwed into the playfield, is IMPOSSIBLE!!! Before I do more harm than good, thought I'd ask you guys...

HOW THE EFF DO YOU REMOVE THESE POSTS???
 
Some posts are simply wood screws that are screwed directly into the wood.

Some posts are machine screws that are screwed into a T-nut.

Some posts are machine screws that are screwed into a T-nut AND has a locknut on the end of it.

Sometimes Williams used the "permanent assembly" type of lock-tite on the screw threads. This means they epoxied it and you'll have to destroy things.
 
Some posts are simply wood screws that are screwed directly into the wood.

Some posts are machine screws that are screwed into a T-nut.

Some posts are machine screws that are screwed into a T-nut AND has a locknut on the end of it.

Sometimes Williams used the "permanent assembly" type of lock-tite on the screw threads. This means they epoxied it and you'll have to destroy things.

Thanks ken.

I removed the nut...And they will turn, but with a plyers, turn by turn, no hand loosening...
 
Sounds like yours got the lock-tite treatment. Try heating it with a hair dryer to see if that softens the lock-tite enough to turn easier.
 
If its not tnutted in from the bottom (assuming not since it had a nut on the bottom) - small tap from the bottom, lightly hammer it out from the bottom.

Be careful to not hammer too hard or it may rip the pf. Also, make sure to stop before its fully out or you will have it fall out the other side.

Do it all the time, no issues. Sure beats yanking at it from the top.
 
Might I add that Ken is a true treasure here on the KLOV forums. He helped me out when I first started in this hobby with my vids. Unlike some of the older forum members Ken is the real deal. Thanks Ken!
 
Thanks ken.

I removed the nut...And they will turn, but with a plyers, turn by turn, no hand loosening...

Try a nut driver?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nut_driver

For the types of posts you're talking about I actually prefer a screwdriver that accepts 1/4" sockets and use deep sockets, though a good set of magnetic nut drivers are very handy.

Sucks when they're installed with thread lock compound. Once it breaks loose they usually come out easily but sometimes they just snap.
 
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