Blu Tac Question

[Fahzz]

I'm having my living/listening room painted and I need to break down my system. I have a set of KEF r3's and a set f KEF Q 150's attached to metal stands with Blu Tac. Any recommended methods/tips for separating the speakers from the stands for storage purposes? Thanks.

 

[tifune]

Fishing wire

 

[Chrispy]

I would just pull hard on the speaker cabinet while holding the base of the stand down with my feet when I needed to separate them. Nylon fishing line might be a thought, not that I have any of that around otoh. Can be stubborn stuff Good luck!

 

[Daverz]

I would just pull hard on the speaker cabinet while holding the base of the stand down with my feet when I needed to separate them.

And use a twisting motion when removing the speakers.

 

[Dialectic]

And use a twisting motion when removing the speakers.

I second these suggestions.

My only other suggestion is to twist the speaker in a way that brings it toward your body, which should be very close to the speaker while you're doing this. The speaker can move suddenly when the blue tac loses grip.

 

[Penelinfi]

I'd advise against simply force pulling it off; after a long time, blu tack is adhered quite a bit more, and you can rip off vinyl/paint/veneer if you're not careful. Don't yank it. Sustained pressure could slowly move it.

Perhaps use a bit of heat to soften it somewhat, try the fishing line, thread and/or thing plastic tool/credit card.

 

[Brian Hall]

 

[Fahzz]

Thanks everybody.