Franklin armory CA7 buffer tube removal.

[realinfishes]

[jdewolf]

I'd try a strap wrench. If that doesn't work maybe try applying a little bit of heat with a dryer or heat gun.

[mrbigsteel]

I would try clamping the tube in a vise with some softwood blocks to keep the jaws from marring it. You have to be very careful about how tight you clamp it, so as to not deform the tube.

Then you can grasp the lower to try and spin it free.

I've never needed to do this, so proceed at your own risk. Just throwing out an idea.

[realinfishes]

I'd try a strap wrench. If that doesn't work maybe try applying a little bit of heat with a dryer or heat gun.

****in genius it worked thanks mate

[franklinarmory]

Next time, a little heat from a heat gun will loosen up the loctite. We sometimes get slammed for not staking the castle but, but this is why we don't bother.

[jdewolf]

****in genius it worked thanks mate

Glad it worked out. Nothing like starting a project and hitting a snag.

[TommyGun87]

[ar15barrels]

Im trying to get mine off with no luck.
Tried heating it up really hot and then using a strap wrench with no luck.
Any other ideas?

Heat the reciever, NOT the tube.
Keep the tube cool with a wet rag or wet paper towels.
You need to expand the receiver to make the tube come out.

If you heat the tube and not the receiver, you are actually expanding the TUBE which helps to lock it into the reciever.

[Ricekidd]

I need to take mine off also but limited to tools.

Can I pay some one to take it off for me or can someone recommend a gunsmith in the bay area that can?

Thanks!

[Ricekidd]

Is the original spring and buffer compatible with a carbine buffer tube?