removing seals

[wallacewt]

instead of fish hooks to remove seals i use darts.remove the flights and replace with a bolt.gives you a good grip.sharpen point if necessary,and away u go.cheers

[Bryan Young]

I take an old bicycle spoke and grind to a point with a file.  I'm thinking of adding to a wooden dowel to add some grip area.  Recycling works for me...Hmm, where could I find used darts?  That's a great idea.

[wallacewt]

2 bicycle spokes i use for pulling bearings.grind down the collar  on the hub ends,wedge shape,add handle,insert spokes in handle,  1 finger width apart.you can pull the bearing from the inside as well as opposite sides at the same time.little bearings use 1 spoke.photo if u want.cheers  

[Sandbar33]

I picked up a dental pick kit for about 6 bucks at Pharmacy. It has a very sharp, hooked point and a soft toothbrush like handle.

[wallacewt]

beat ya sandbar,darts cost$3.00 at toy shop yo hoho.

[Keta]

I would say a 22lr works well for removing seals (and sealions) but you were referring to the other kind of seal.  I get used dental picks/probes from my dentist that work well to remove the shield/seal from small bearings.

[Phinaddict]

I'm in the dental pick camp too!
$1 a piece at my favorite salvage yard here in Santa Rosa.

[Jimmer]

The picks don't have barbs like the 4/0 matzuo I buried in my thumb last year!

[Bryan Young]

I'm in the dental pick camp too!
$1 a piece at my favorite salvage yard here in Santa Rosa.

Where is that salvage yard?  May make it up there while on my way to Napa.

[Norcal Pescador]

Ask your dentist or dental hygienist what they do with their old, worn-out picks not suitable for their work. Often they give them away to the first person that asks. My hygienist said her patients that are gun and reel cleaners usually pick them [no pun!] up on a regular basis.
Rob

[Phinaddict]

Hey Bryan,
here is the place... its always interesting....all kinds of crazy stuff.

http://www.bataeffsalvage.com/services.nxg

Bataeff Salvage

244 Mountain View Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 584-8401

[Bryan Young]

Mahalos Phinaddict.

Mahalos Rob.  My dentist is right down the street from Alan's.  I'll go there the next time I'm at his house.

[alantani]

bryan, actually, a dentist down in santa monica send a bunch of great dental tools.  next time your over, grab a couple.  i'll never wear out the ones that i already picked out.

[Ynot]

Hi all, years ago when working in a workshop I bought a Snapon pick set for about ten bucks.
The one on the right is perfect as it has a twist sort of end to it.
There was also a right angle pick but I have lost it along the way.
I would assume they still sell these and are great for numerous jobs.

[kamuwela]

no dental recycling yards in hawaii lol might have to fly to california to get me a set.