got the guides removed, now the gummy mess what chemical should I use I understand Acetone may damage the blank and Alcohol is not working?
P.S. working on an old practice rod now.will try the boiling method approach, if it does not work will try a small electric saw since the masking tape spacers should protect the blank will still have the problem or removing the epoxy but if its on very good and hard may elect to leave and use it as the spacer. what do you think?

[This message has been edited by nseereeram (edited 10 June 2005).]