Originally Posted by
David Tollefson
I would consider grinding and filing (very carefully) rather than putting the tubes through another heat cycle. Especially if they're adhered with brass instead of silver.
I appreciate the input as I was wondering about that. I like the idea of getting them hot and just popping them off as this would be a lot of grinding. It's a basic double-butted 4130 frame, nothing super thin, if that matters. The coaster tab, pump peg, and 3-speed cable guides would all go.