Stew Mac dry heat neck removal

[hat]

Does anyone here have experience using the StewMac dry heat neck removal tool - essentially a soldering iron with a piece of copper rod on the end? How does it work vs using steam? Is if faster,slower, etc? opinions please.

[redir]

I have been curious about this method too. Even more curious when a week or so ago I saw that this tool is on Closeout on Stewmacs site.

[mirwa]

Not having used it, i can only comment on what i think are the negatives.

1 - the hole required to insert the element is far wider than any fret that will cover it.

2 - burnt wood inside the neck joint is a destructive process, IMO that is not good.

These are just first two things i can see that i dont like

Steve

[hat]

I agree on the hole size, it does seem awfully large.

[Bill Kraus]

One advantage to this system could be the lack of steam to damage the finish on a Gibson style all at once neck and body spray job, where the neck and body are glued together then sprayed. Another advantage would be a guitar with laminated sides. less steam to soften the glue holding the laminations together. May be a good tool to use with a 60's humminbird. Any thoughts?