How to get a stuck tap handle off the spindle?

[kanyview]

 

 

Hi everyone, I’m trying to fix water dripping issue. Watching a few videos, first step is to get the tap handle off the spindle. However, mine is stuck. I’m not sure if I need to screw it off or pull it off? It looks like a screw to me. Is there a way to hold the spindle tight to be able to spin the handle off?

(In the beginning there was water grime so I put a few drops of vinegar in there to remove the grime)

[Noyade]

So, I built a 'cap' to fit over a 3-arm bearing puller. You can get a 'pointed' version - but I don't have that.

Starts with drilling out a large nut to fit over the end...

Once you break the 'seal' (in this case - super glue) - it's all plain sailing switching to the Haron puller, because there is now a trenched surface to work with...

[Noyade]

"Perhaps a gear puller might be more effective @Noyade."

Sorry @MitchellMc  - I missed this on the previous page. Yes, great minds. 😁

But I feel I'm missing something and over-engineering this?

I'm loath to bench grind a 'point' on the Haron and see if the reviewer was correct.

[kanyview]

Great discussion going on here. Thanks all @Noyade @MitchellMc .

Do you reckon the tap puller will be able to lock on the four arm tap? I have only seen people using it with round tap like @Noyade’s.

The pointy tip make me doubt as well and I don’t have a grinder but I think I can turn it into a point or make it non-slip somehow.

[Noyade]

Hi @kanyview 

"Do you reckon the tap puller will be able to lock on the four arm tap?"

Yes, the two legs go 'behind' the tap (see below).

If you've had no luck removing this with the other tips Mitchell has suggested - then try the Haron puller.

Inexpensive and you'll have it for life.

Don't grind the pin to a point - not just yet.

I believe it will come off rather easily.

Keep us informed! 😁