Stuck Bakelite cap

[FABphones]

...and repeated raps from a mallet - it came off. I managed to wedge the receiver housing in my vice...

You are braver than I, but I understand the frustration of these things refusing to budge.

A strap wrench is my torque - if you haven't got a strap wrench they are worth the small investment. The grip pressure is fairly even around the outer of the endcap so reduces the firm pressure point fingers would give - so hopefully no unwanted 'snap'.

Photo of mine below, was only a cheapie from the auction site, but works a treat.

[Scott]

Congrats on your success. Way to stick with it.

Scott K.

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Good to hear you got it off, persistence paid off.