Originally Posted by
randyjawa
Stuck stem removal without chemicals (I like to keep my hobby sport green). All you need is one coarse hacksaw blade, one pair of channel locks or vice grips and a wee screwdriver to pry with. That, coupled with a half hour of your time and a bit of sweat will, absolutely, remove a stuck stem or seat post.
True but it takes some skill to not cut into the steerer. Risky for people without much hacksawing experience.
My "melt it out" method takes one tenth the time, and no chance of nicking the steerer. Requires a torch of course and preferably some experience using it.
More than one way to pet a cat!