Reply to "Lionel 224E-90 (224E/226E/675/2025 etc...) Collector Board replacement"

C W Burfle posted:

Glad to hear it. I have the Hobby horse equivalent and I was not so successful. The tool bent at the set screw. I want to straighten it, but afraid that I might have to heat it. 

I was able to straighten mine without heat.
I had a thick piece of steel that just fit between the legs.
I also have a VERY LARGE (6.5 pound) Rawhide hammer.

After removing the screw, I was able to put the steel piece across two supports, place the bent leg on it, and WHACK it with the hammer. It was nice and straight after a few blows.  (Had to reset after each blow).

I happened to have picked up the hammer at a garage sale. Here is what they look like : Garland Hammer

Haven't had a chance to try using it again.
I guess the bending and straightening might have weakened it a bit.
We'll see.

Glad to read that BMORAN4 had success using the tool.

 

I was thinking the same thing as far as a weak spot goes. But as you said we'll see. I'll get it straight and try again.