Removing Ball Links

[M249]

What's the best way to go about removing ball links without ball link pliers? I know I should have some, and I plan to get some soon, but is there another good way to do it without just using your fingers? (I'm setting up a T-rex ccpm head, so I need a good way to remove them without destroying them) Thanks!

-Matt

[ClayK]

Right tool for the right job...

I can't think of any other way. I suppose you could use needle nose, but I fear that would stress the ball link. Maybe hemostats, but same problem with those as well....

[M249]

Does anyone know if there is a way to make your own? (or something like it that will do the job)

[PTFlyer]

I think there is a thread, somewhere here I think...that someone mod'ed a nail cliiper to use as a ball link tool.....if I can find it I'll edit with the link for you..


I found it....here it is..

http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=19762&highlight=nail+clipper

[cholyoake]

i just use my fingers and push on both sides of the ball link. it dosent take much force so its not breaking them (i hope).

[Rickenbacker]

Fingers work best if you don't have ball link pliers, but it's hard on the fingers after a while.