highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 anyone know a cheap alternative to a rolex tube installing tool? is anyone out there using something else that works with out stripping the threads? i hate waiting for shipping and was wondering if my local home depot had a bit that fits the 703 tube threading. it almost looks like security torx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 If you had to, you could use a rat tail file in a pinch to remove old tubes. However, nothing beats having the right tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 oh yea, on a side note, is there a difference between the tube tool for the old style and the new style or are they just trying to make money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 thats what i figured. i found this one on ebay. seems reasonably priced...sort of...maybe. well compared to others. ebay tube tool to remove the old style tube i used an ez out screw xtractor bit/pin vise and a soldering gun to heat up the tube first.. came out nicely. believe it or not it was harder to remove the tube from the xtractor bit afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 There is indeed a difference between old and new tubes. The new tubes have the fluted flange at the crown side opening of the tube whereas the old style has the fluting at the case side base of the tube (inside the portion that threads into the case). So, the diameters are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 well, I'm just concerned because the ends look different. btw, how do you use this tool? Old style: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 thats what i figured. i found this one on ebay. seems reasonably priced...sort of...maybe. well compared to others. ebay tube tool to remove the old style tube i used an ez out screw xtractor bit/pin vise and a soldering gun to heat up the tube first.. came out nicely. believe it or not it was harder to remove the tube from the xtractor bit afterwards. We sell, or used to sell that tool. http://watchbitz.com...d&productId=137 It shows as "Out of stock" although I do have stocks! I stopped selling it as everyone who tried to use it had issues, and I ended up refunding too many times! I am currently in GZ and this is one of my missions, although to date no one has shown me anything else!! If you want one of the ebay ones, I can help you at a fair bit less than that price, but I have little confidence it will work. FWIW, I have used one a couple of times, and it has taken some persistence, and heating etc to get it to work, but I did manage. I can understand the frustration however, and this is why we deleted it from the inventory. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 We sell, or used to sell that tool. http://watchbitz.com...d&productId=137 It shows as "Out of stock" although I do have stocks! I stopped selling it as everyone who tried to use it had issues, and I ended up refunding too many times! I am currently in GZ and this is one of my missions, although to date no one has shown me anything else!! If you want one of the ebay ones, I can help you at a fair bit less than that price, but I have little confidence it will work. FWIW, I have used one a couple of times, and it has taken some persistence, and heating etc to get it to work, but I did manage. I can understand the frustration however, and this is why we deleted it from the inventory. Offshore how well does it install new tubes? i can remove tubes with my current setup but if i used a reamer it would strip the inner tube threads and may not install tight. i hope you find some good tube tools on your adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I had more success in installs than removals actually, but it really depended on the specific stem tube setup. Lets see what turns up in the next week or so. The sellers have been put into search mode. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 oh well, bit the bullet and bought the expensive tool. Figure I'm going to save on the taps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Here in Alaska we don't use tube removing tools, those are for pansies anyway. We just set the case on a stump and use a .223 high powered rifle. The extreme cold makes the tube real brittle and you just aim real careful and BLAMMO. No more tube. Don't miss. Or set the case on a woodstove for a minute to get it good and hot, then use a triangular file, jam it in the hole and unscrew that sucker. It's slicker than wolverine snot on a doorknob to put the new tube in, just goo the threads up with Loctite Blue and screw it into the case. Then screw the crown onto the tube, and use your manly thumb and index finger to screw that sucker down tight. The crown will bottom out on the tube, then the tube will screw further into the case, until the crown touches down. Bingo, perfect install every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hey Nanuq! Do you take the crystal off first, so it doesn't melt? Or don't worry about it cause its not gonna get that hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Or if anybody knows which size rolex tool to buy for a 1680 (Gen Crown). i show a 5.3 and a 6.0, but the crown is 7mm. So, I don't know which to pick... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 You need the 6mm tool. So if u need to install a Gen Tube you need to drill the Tubehole to 2.8 mm.Don't forget to countersunk the tubehole. After that you need to retap with a 3x0,35 Tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hey Nanuq! Do you take the crystal off first, so it doesn't melt? Or don't worry about it cause its not gonna get that hot? It's not necessary to heat the Case you can easily reinstall the Tube with a small file. Or drill it out the Hole must drilled any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 This is for a Yuki 1680 case, which I believe already is made for the Gen tube.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Ah ok than it's maybe an easy fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Here in Alaska we don't use tube removing tools, those are for pansies anyway. We just set the case on a stump and use a .223 high powered rifle. The extreme cold makes the tube real brittle and you just aim real careful and BLAMMO. No more tube. Don't miss. Or set the case on a woodstove for a minute to get it good and hot, then use a triangular file, jam it in the hole and unscrew that sucker. It's slicker than wolverine snot on a doorknob to put the new tube in, just goo the threads up with Loctite Blue and screw it into the case. Then screw the crown onto the tube, and use your manly thumb and index finger to screw that sucker down tight. The crown will bottom out on the tube, then the tube will screw further into the case, until the crown touches down. Bingo, perfect install every time. Oh so is that what happened to your DRSD that you sent me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Oh so is that what happened to your DRSD that you sent me You got it baby. Sorry about the wolverine snot! It does wash out with soap and water. Hint: DON'T GO OUTSIDE for awhile. Wolverines are mightily attracted to the snot of their mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I am getting some contrary information on what size tap to use for a 7030 Tube. Some sources show 3.0x.35 and others are showing a 3.0x.30...can anybody here shed some light on where the disconnect is on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 i'd go with a .35 tap. in fact I HAVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yeah, that's what I am going with. Just ordered one from Caskers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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