[Boatanchors] Tube pullers

[Jim Wilhite]

I don't know if you can find them any more, but I use a puller that is 
kind of like scissors.  The ends are covered with some kind of vinyl 
material and they are cupped to go around tubes.  The other end has 
handles like scissors.  Works on all receiving types.  I have had these 
since the late 1970s when I worked on tube type land mobile gear.  When 
I sold the shop, I kept the puller.  They were common as Icom is today 
back in the 40s, 50s & 60s

You may be lucky to have what you do, I just don't know of anyone that 
sells any kind now.  I just looked at my favorite place for unusual 
stuff, GC Electronics and nothing.  You may be lucky and someone will 
have something like them.  GL

Jim/W5JO


----- Original Message ----- 



>I hope this is not far off topic but I could use some advice on what 7 
>pin and 9 pin tube pullers actually work. I have one of the Chinese 
>finger trap variety and it won't work on any tubes other than the 
>ocasional tube that is  very loose in its socket anyway. I'am sure you 
>gentlemen with a lot more experience than I, will be able to steer me 
>in the right direction. I am having problems with My R-390 and with 30 
>plus tubes I need a better solution than my fingers.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Bob W1GTH