Used to have them in the Marines had like a flat claw hammer that went under the needle then the little hardened pine that pushed down on the center of thye needle and popped it off.
A pretty decent one is p/n 1GT-99
should be available from:
AMETEK Measurement & Calibration Technologies
Mansfield & Green (M&G)
8600 Somerset Drive
Largo, Florida 33773
United States
Phone: 727-536-7831
Fax: 727-539-6882
Website: http://www.ametekmg.com
I tried finding that I can not find a price anywhere on that website. I emailed them for pricing. Anyone else got any ideas?
http://unitedinstrument.thomasnet-navigator.com/item/pressure-gauge-accessories/gauge-pointer-puller/651551
Ametek want $156 for the needle puller are you kidding me??? What does it cost them like $4 to get that thing made in China!!! That is insane no way my boss is springing for that thing!!
I found the following company, that sells the needle puller
Quote: Item 651551 Gauge –Pointer Puller $24.50 each. Minimum order $50.00, plus shipping charges.
United Instrument Company
201-767-6000
Do you have a website for them? I ordered one before and it was not what I expected it only works on a couple gauges.
United Instrument Company (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=United+Instrument+Company#)
'Have seen people use curved needle nose pliers...ground down to fit.
Quote from: Boatkook on 03-22-2012 -- 12:03:00
'Have seen people use curved needle nose pliers...ground down to fit.
That would put too much strain on the pinion shaft
Quote from: MRD on 03-22-2012 -- 11:33:40
United Instrument Company (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=United+Instrument+Company#)
Grrrrrr you used my trick on me... thanks for the laugh
the web site is www.unitedinstrument.com