[Shop-talk] De-coupling overhead door torsion spring

[Donald H Locker]

I did it myself. Two steel rounds to provide leverage on the torsion shaft, 
moving them alternately around the torsion shaft, one holding the shaft in 
place and moving the second one to the next hole, picking up the tension on 
that one, the moving the first. After about two revolutions (eight holes) 
all tension was off; most tension was gone by 3/4 revolution.

I would NOT recommend doing it yourself unless you are strong, confident, 
careful, thoughtful, and have good insurance. And NEVER stand in the line 
of the lever; always to the side of it.

Donald.
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On 14-Oct-2019 23:39, Scott Hall via Shop-talk wrote:
> Got a new insulated garage door for winter here. Need to remove the old door.
> 
> 
> Torsion springs seem to be one of those things that drive emergency room 
> visits in real life, not just internet clickbait.
> 
> 
> Before I just do what Google says, I think I'd like to hear from the real 
> people on a subject like that. Can I somehow un-do the cable ends from the 
> door, or the cables from the springs and then remove the door panels, or do 
> I need to de-tension the torsion spring first?
> 
> 
> And if I need to de-tension it, what's the best method to avoid smashed 
> skulls or broken limbs?
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> Scott
> 
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