Originally Posted by
reconnaissance
I have this exact problem on a hub my son removed the rim from (for some reason not explained). Having explored all options I’m going to lace it back up and twist the freewheel loose the way it went together. I believe any other procedure will result in scrap metal.
It takes significant torque to get a vintage freewheel off. I'd be worried about how the torque transmitted from the freewheel body through the drive side of the hub affects the center portion of the hub. I'd want some reinforcement of the hub (like some hardwood pieces bolted together. Or is the hub strong enough to handle this?