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Title: tool to remove...
Post by: Big Jake on May 07, 2009, 05:17:23 AM
Hey group

 What tool to remove your inserts with?  

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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: Moon57 on May 07, 2009, 02:16:23 PM
Pocket knife with a very small blade but I only glue my inserts on the sides of the hole.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: Gunny on May 07, 2009, 03:39:05 PM
exacto knife, or insert puller.
Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: charlest on May 07, 2009, 04:48:29 PM
1/8" wide, flat bladed screwdriver.
Also used for many other bowling purposes.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: dizzyfugu on May 08, 2009, 03:13:48 AM
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1/8" wide, flat bladed screwdriver.


Same here, also handy to insert or peel out tape.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: Brickguy221 on May 08, 2009, 08:52:47 AM
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1/8" wide, flat bladed screwdriver.
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Same here, also handy to insert or peel out tape.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: Big Jake on May 08, 2009, 09:18:58 AM
Thanks for the replies...I have been using a long thin jewelers screw driver to install and remove tape for a few years now, actually cant live with out it.

But here is what I'll be getting for the job of removing the "dead inserts"



http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/1915/Frankie_May_Grip_Insert_Puller.htm
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: Juggernaut on May 08, 2009, 09:24:50 AM
A VERY sharp pocket knife and patience. I also make sure to glue the inserts in only the front and back, putting the glue about 1/8 inch down into the hole, which leaves me room to work the top of the insert without cutting it while trying to insert the pocket knife.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: azguy on May 08, 2009, 09:25:01 AM
The "t" handled ones are better, IMO.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: Big Jake on May 08, 2009, 09:38:38 AM
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The "t" handled ones are better, IMO.


Hmmm, I was wondering about that.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: 5150BWLR on May 08, 2009, 04:12:56 PM
I use the blade on my keychain sized leatherman tool. It works pretty good...but sometimes I need a little more leverage on the handle.

I found this on ebau and was going to buy one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=360142984463

Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: BeansProShop on May 09, 2009, 10:29:36 PM
The Innovative insert puller is top notch. It's all I use. I tried different pullers in the past and the blades bent and then they sucked. I've been using the same Innovative since 2001.   Great product..

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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: cmoore3wins on May 11, 2009, 05:04:58 PM
^^^^

It also scapes the old glue away. Best there is IMHO!

http://www.innovativebowling.com/product_info_insert_remover.htm

Edited on 5/12/2009 7:39 AM
Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: azguy on May 11, 2009, 06:00:22 PM
Personally I like this one.

http://powerhousebowling.com/products/prodetail.php?PRKey=108

It's more a matter of personal preference.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: MI 2 AZ on May 11, 2009, 07:35:54 PM
Roger, that looks just like the one I have.  Never knew what brand it was as I picked it up years ago at one of the ABC Nationals booths.  Works well.



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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: azguy on May 11, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
I have 2, one I opened up for larger inserts. Works great never had any problems with it. I guess one could use anything one wanted to but I'll stick with the "T" handles. I just like the PowerHouse one.
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Title: Re: tool to remove...
Post by: JohnP on May 12, 2009, 03:41:04 PM
If the installer used small quantities of super glue, you can often pull them off the walls of the holes with your fingers.  --  JohnP