[R-1051] tube puller

[Jan Skirrow]

Fortunately I have the pullers for the 390A and one of them works well 
with the 1051. These were made up as exact replicas by a collector some 
years back and I snaffled a couple. Forget who it was, and don't know 
where you'd look at this point. They were a fairly standard item in mil 
electronics and possibly they might be found at someplace like Murphys 
in San Diego or Electronic Dimensions in Tacoma.

Before I got these, however, I used a test tube "handler" that is like a 
specialized pair of pliers with thin arms, a long reach and cup shaped 
pieces on the end to cradle the glass tube. These were lined with rubber 
coat to prevent breakage. I think they were intended to remove hot test 
tubes from tight places, and that didn't have an upper bell shaped end, 
so u had to grab them longitudinally. Slipped it around the tube, 
applied some closing pressure and pulled gently. You might find 
something like this if you know anyone who has access to a chem lab. I 
got mine when a university lab was being cleared out for renovations.

Cheers

Jan VE7DJX



On 1/6/2012 12:35 AM, L D Ritta wrote:
> Hello All
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>
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> I have a R-1051F/URR and I need to change one of the tubes, but nothing I
> have tried worked. I have also tried to get a R-390 tube puller,
>
> they seem to be truly rare. I tried to use heatshrink, and it just slides
> off when you apply heat. I don't know what to do. Any ideas?
>
> BTW if there is anyone with a manual for the my R-1051F please hollar
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>
> Best of 73's Lee.
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