Easiest way to reove solid fuel damper plate?

[ollski]

Just after tips really, what do most of you guys do.....smash em out?

 

[Paul Barker]

I haven't come across any that weren't already removed yet, but was taught to hit it with a lump hammer 'till it breakes off or tie it permanently open.

 

[ollski]

I've had a few and used a hammer but it hasnn't been quick and very tricky to get any swing on them.....I suppose drilling a seam across the back of them may be the quickest way.

 

[ChrisRoberts]

Yep smashie smashie.

 

[chrishutt]

Most of the ones that I've come across have just lifted out from the hinge.