Crown Race Puller

[accordvsick]

Use a utility knife blade as a wedge and light taps with a hammer switching between sides has worked for me every time.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by accordvsick

Use a utility knife blade as a wedge and light taps with a hammer switching between sides has worked for me every time.

Hadn’t heard that one before. I’ll have to give it a go next time.

[thwart]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

So far I always had luck holding a short piece of 1.25" PVC pipe against the crown and hit it with a hammer.
Need to work around the sides of the race so it does not jam.

Along the same line (I think), I’ve had good luck lately using a 6-8” narrow and wedge shaped piece of oak. I still wrap some electrical tape around the upper aspect of the fork to avoid scuffs. Less risk of trauma to the fork (and race itself) than the usual quick n’ dirty screwdriver approach.

Knock on wood () it’s worked very well the half dozen or so times I’ve used it. As you mention, a gentler touch with the hammer and some patience are required.

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

I guess I should have typed out what I meant. I was just making that point that its cheaper to just buy a brand new CK base plate.

100% agree there.

[Neves]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

I guess I should have typed out what I meant. I was just making that point that its cheaper to just buy a brand new CK base plate.

You are correct. I was going to sell the fork, but picked up a new project that I’ll use it on.