Insulator help?

[Manny OnThaStreetz]

New to this group! I am wondering how to get this insulator off the peg without breaking it. Any thoughts, or should I just saw it off? TIA!

 

[nhpharm]

That's a wooden peg, so if you let it completely dry out in your garage or somewhere, it should screw off no problem. May just be wet and swelled up a bit right now.

 

[Manny OnThaStreetz]

Thanks. It has been out of moisture for a few weeks ago and is stuck tight.

 

[nhpharm]

Do you have it upside down? It could also be gummed up with creosote, but not sure what other options there would be. Don't be afraid to get pretty rough with it...those insulators are tough.