Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Alto Mare on February 08, 2014, 03:30:28 AM

Title: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on February 08, 2014, 03:30:28 AM
A while back Aaron (Reel Speed) made us some bearing pullers
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/002_zps26621388.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/002_zps26621388.jpg.html)
these are good, but not great on stubborn bearings
Aaron then decided to step it up a notch and made us these
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/003_zpsd4692d30.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/003_zpsd4692d30.jpg.html)
they did the job on the stubborn ones, but unfortunately the tip is too brittle, as you can see here

Here is his third attempt and I do believe his last. These are great, I was able to do anything I needed to do with these
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/012_zps683b1ea7.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/012_zps683b1ea7.jpg.html)
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/007_zps1cd3f4fa.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/007_zps1cd3f4fa.jpg.html)
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/015_zps324d5709.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/015_zps324d5709.jpg.html)
on this bearing I wasn't able to remove the retaining ring, but that wasn't a problem, it pulled the bearing and ring right out
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/020_zpsec7d4c1f.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/020_zpsec7d4c1f.jpg.html)
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/023_zps40c96e40.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/023_zps40c96e40.jpg.html)
if anyone has one of these Jvariance or similar plate, you will notice that it's impossible to get that bearing out, I tried it with everything I had and still couldn't do it.
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/024_zpsc0104d04.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/024_zpsc0104d04.jpg.html)
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/026_zpse9a20972.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/026_zpse9a20972.jpg.html)
this one needed the sliding hammer
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/029_zps3c82c7b0.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/029_zps3c82c7b0.jpg.html)
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/030_zps068b0135.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/030_zps068b0135.jpg.html)
and right out it came, with just a couple of gentle taps
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/parts/033_zps2d8e7bb3.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/parts/033_zps2d8e7bb3.jpg.html)
the set comes with a sliding hammer and 5 different sized tips that will handle most bearings.
I'm very happy with this set, if you service many reels I recommend that you get one, it will be one of  your best tool.
Here is a link...if interested, Aaron has a video on this set
enjoy it!
Sal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZV1LP0

Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Killerbug on February 08, 2014, 03:34:25 AM
Looks fantastic!  :P, are they for sale?
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on February 08, 2014, 03:47:34 AM
Morten, check the link at the bottom.
Sal
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: DaBigOno on February 08, 2014, 04:06:55 AM
PRICEY    But worth it, I wouldn't give up my set.


If you're in the reel service/maintenance business or serious into the hobby of reel maintenance and repair,
this tool will prove its worth.







Note:  not affiliated with Reel Speed
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: bluefish69 on February 08, 2014, 04:14:01 AM
I have 2 of the last ones. 1 I have been using & the other is still packed - Not Used. I bought it for someone & he never picked it up.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on February 08, 2014, 04:17:49 AM
 I can only comment on the kit and it is a great one, the rest would be up to you guys. Just think about when you get frustrate with a stubborn bearing and smash that reel against the wall, this set would actually be saving you money ;D .
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: bluefish69 on February 08, 2014, 04:23:44 AM
I just sent the check for one of Tom's Squidders. I guess I can't have everything.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2014, 07:00:13 PM
glad to hear aaron is getting stuff off the shelf.  hope he's doing better. 
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: davistn on May 08, 2014, 04:53:55 AM
Are there still be produced and sold? Can't seem to find them, seems to me they're discontinued... Anyone want to sell a set  ;)
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Bryan Young on May 08, 2014, 05:49:13 AM
Quote from: davistn on May 08, 2014, 04:53:55 AM
Are there still be produced and sold? Can't seem to find them, seems to me they're discontinued... Anyone want to sell a set  ;)
They should be posted on Amazon.com.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: TechTeach on May 08, 2014, 11:22:39 AM
It says currently unavailable.

I would be interested in a set too.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: alantani on May 08, 2014, 03:58:20 PM
my little pry bar still works just fine!    ;D
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on May 08, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
Quote from: TechTeach2530 on May 08, 2014, 11:22:39 AM
It says currently unavailable.

I would be interested in a set too.
I contacted Aaron to see what was going on and he said that they weren't moving, then all of a sudden they all went.
He said for you guys to contact him directly if you wanted to, his email is:
reelspeed@yahoo.com
or you could wait until he puts some more on amazon.com
Sal
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on May 08, 2014, 09:12:15 PM
Quote from: alantani on May 08, 2014, 03:58:20 PM
my little pry bar still works just fine!    ;D
I bet you won't need to cut the newell bearing cup using one of these, send me one of those really bad  bearings, I like to give it a shot, just for my own satisfaction.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: TechTeach on May 09, 2014, 01:43:15 PM
What is the ball park price on these?
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on May 09, 2014, 08:26:40 PM
contact Aaron direct, his email is posted above. I purchased mine a while back and I'm not sure if they went up or down on price.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Bryan Young on May 09, 2014, 09:44:18 PM
Sal, with the new tips work on the old puller?  Also, do you want to sell your old puller?  a couple of tips from my puller broke...I knew I should have purchased a few tips back then.

Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on May 09, 2014, 10:48:52 PM
Bryan, I already gave my old one away, the tips will not work with the new puller
To me these new ones are well worth the money, maybe not for someone that services a reel or two a year, but for someone like you do yourself a favor and grab one.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Bryan Young on May 10, 2014, 12:29:30 AM
Got one one order.  Aaron tells me that he has about 30 sets remaining.  I think they are $200 per set if I recall.  You can get it from him directly or through Amazon as soon as he restock them.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on October 05, 2014, 03:11:09 PM
Some mentioned if this miniature bearing puller was still available. I just heard back from Aaron ( reelspeed ) and he told me that the bearing puller is back on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZV1LP0

He said that he has been extremely busy with the manufacturing and hasn't had time for much else.
He is getting a patent  for these, so he won't lose them as other items he designed.
I don't know anything about availability, price or deliveries, just contact him if interested and the rest is between you and Aaron.
I will say that I've been using mine for a while now and it is one of the best tool I own.
Sal
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: broadway on October 05, 2014, 03:21:00 PM
I'd go for one, but $200 is a bit on the too steep side for me... I guess if I was a reel repair guy this would be the go-to tool.
There's gotta be a cheaper way to make these things??
Maybe they'll get cheaper if he does a large run. :-\
Thanks for the heads up, Sal. You must have magical powers to get through to Aaron ;)
Dom
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: handi2 on October 05, 2014, 07:15:47 PM
He must have them in stock again as I just received mine Friday.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: Alto Mare on October 05, 2014, 08:45:20 PM
Quote from: handi2 on October 05, 2014, 07:15:47 PM
He must have them in stock again as I just received mine Friday.
Yes he does, I mentioned it above.
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: fishhead69 on October 06, 2014, 07:13:25 PM
I talked to Lou Hamby, the owner of Reel Speed South and he has them for $200. They look like the reel deal. It is called the REELSPEED BEARING PULLER SET and his info is:
ReelSpeed-South
Lou Hamby
210.845.7798
reelspeedsouth@yahoo.com
Title: Re: Latest Miniature Bearing Puller
Post by: garyal on February 01, 2016, 02:20:14 PM
I talked with Lou at reel speed a few minutes ago. They have a new batch up these pullers being finished. They should be ready in 2-3 weeks. I went ahead and ordered two of these. One for a friend! These look PERFECT for those pesky, stubborn blind bearings.

A very nice guy who has the ONLY miniature blind bearing puller I could find on  the internet.