[klondike98]

If you haven't seen it, we have a tutorial for removing the guts of the bakelite blocks in our library. See: https://philcoradio.com/library/index.ph...soldering/

While the tutorial leaves the block connected to the chassis, I almost always remove the block first and then go through the lead snipping, heating and pushing the tar block out process. For me I just find it easier. A hair dryer will work as well as a heat gun. It does not need to get too hot before the tar softens and you will be able to slide it out. then a little clean up with mineral spirits if you like them clean inside.