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A control knob puller with Xray vision
Using the Knob and Bushing Puller
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Updated 03/08
We received this tip from pal David Jones:
The Knob and Bushing Puller tool works MUCH better if you cut away the housing, so that it looks like the drawing. I had to cut mine in order to remove a volume knob that was almost right on top of a bridge. As long as you don't cut away too much sidewall, the tool remains stable. Two main advantages of the modification are:
1. You can make sure you've got the puller positioned correctly, and see what you're doing as the knob comes off, AND, the biggie:
2. You no longer have to turn (and turn…) the wingnut until the extractor clears the bottom of the housing to get your knob back—a slow operation if you're removing a set of four Gibson-style volume and tone knobs.
A slot 90 degrees wide by 2" tall has worked well for me, and has been plenty for any knob I've gone after.
Dan Erlewine adds:
It's an easy modification that takes only minutes to do. My mod was quick and dirty: I drilled a series of holes in the side and sawed up to them with an X-Acto® saw. I never got around to filing the edges smooth, so mine looks a little rough!
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Knob and Bushing Puller
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