[R-1051] Tube Puller

[Ulrich N Fierz]

Hi Lee & all
there is a device that follows Jan's description currently available for this purpose. Years ago I bought one (this offer now says "improved") and have used it occasionally. It's not as good as the mil-pullers (assume you are talking about the stell mesh things) but it worked for me.

To find it go to Antique Electronic Supplies at http://www.tubesandmore.com/ and look for "Tube Extractor" item # S-T5092.

Wish you success and a Happy New Year to all!
Ulrich  hb9aik - vk6bqd

 
Ulrich N Fierz
Telecommunication Engineering Services
Zurichbergstrasse 203
CH-8044 Zurich
Switzerland
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>Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:48:31 -0800
>From: Jan Skirrow <jan at skirrow.org>
>Subject: Re: [R-1051] tube puller
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>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.
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>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.
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>Cheers
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>Jan VE7DJX
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>From: L D Ritta <vk5abc at adam.com.au>
>Subject: [R-1051] tube puller
>To: r-1051 at mailman.qth.net
>Date: Friday, January 6, 2012, 2:35 AM
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>Hello All 
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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,
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>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?
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>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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