How to remove spindle from roll?

[kaelaria]

OK, I'm afraid of hurting this roll.  I got the 2" HP gloss roll off with a bit of difficulty - but this 3" roll of Ilford, well, it's on there.

What's the trick (Z3100)??

[Geoff Wittig]

OK, I'm afraid of hurting this roll.  I got the 2" HP gloss roll off with a bit of difficulty - but this 3" roll of Ilford, well, it's on there.

What's the trick (Z3100)??
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You can search the topic; it's come up several times before. I just put the fixed end between my feet and yank the removable end off with my hands. Works fine for me, but then I'm 6'2" and 240 lbs.

Several folks have mentioned removing two of the four tension springs that keep the end tight against the inside of the roll.

[kaelaria]

I'm 6'2" and 270 - that's what I tried last...I guess I'll just try harder and be really careful.  I predict a few extra spindles in my purchase future.

[Craig Murphy]

Thats funny.  You don't look like you weight 270.

[kaelaria]

I know, I look 300!  LOL

[William Morse]

There's a better way! (IMHO)

Take a mat knife and cut away a little of the pointy edges (scientific term) that actually come into contact with the inside of the role. Not too much, and keep them even. Will reduce the diameter of the adapter, and also, by flattening out the edges, will reduce the amount the adapter goes into the role, thus also reduce the tension. Worked for me!

Bill

Several folks have mentioned removing two of the four tension springs that keep the end tight against the inside of the roll.
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[printmaker]

Several folks have mentioned removing two of the four tension springs that keep the end tight against the inside of the roll.
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thats exactly what I have done...