More great advice! Thanks so much guys. Neil, I did watch that one and its actually what scared me from jumping in. His corner was tied down and he still chased the oil can out a ways. I was afraid I would just chase ripples all over the bedside using that kind of heat.
Thanks again Robert. I will do a little practicing on an old fender and then try the jewelers torch on my bedside. I had the same thought as you- if I really screw them up I can still go the new route. Aside from the expense of new parts I have gotten a lot of pleasure reviving all the other old parts and would rather save these too.
There seems to be knowledgeable people on both sides whether quenching with water after heating (no matter what the heat source) helps shrink the metal or not. From what I have read there is perhaps more support that rapid cooling has no effect. Any opinions?
Chuck
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