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miamijim
07-18-07, 08:15 AM
What are you using for an at home removal tool? I'm looking to buy one and was curious as to what everyone was using.

tellyho
07-18-07, 08:17 AM
Screwdriver and hammer.
miamijim
07-18-07, 08:33 AM
Screwdriver and hammer.


If i wanted to split my aluminum race in half that would work!!!!! I've done that lots on metal ones. :eek::D:eek:

OneTinSloth
07-18-07, 10:58 AM
screwdriver and hammer works just fine on aluminum races. you just have to be a little more careful. otherwise, buy the proper tool.
matimeo
07-18-07, 11:53 AM
Screwdriver and hammer.

+1
vpiuva
07-18-07, 03:11 PM
I don't like using a screwdriver. I use a punch with my hammer.
San Rensho
07-18-07, 04:30 PM
Take a slip joint pliers and adjust it so the ends of the pliers just contact the race. Tap the pliers with a hammer and it comes right off.
cyccommute
07-18-07, 04:32 PM
What are you using for an at home removal tool? I'm looking to buy one and was curious as to what everyone was using.

A bearing splitter. Tools Etc. sells a very nice one (http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=103481524676&d=single&c=Tools&sc=Headset&tc=Crown-Race-Removers&item_id=CV-501).
miamijim
07-18-07, 05:11 PM
Thanks for the help. I'll give the splitter a try. I ave almost every tool a home mechanic could ever need therefor I frget about sites ike tollsetc.

Jim
C_LOGAN
07-19-07, 08:52 AM
I like to rip them off with my teeth. It hurts a little, but the fork soon gets over it.