I need a handle puller for my 20 year old faucet. I have checked all
my catalogs and Googled quite a bit. I need something that will fit
below the "globe" and pull it straight up. 3 or 4 "fingers" will be
needed.

1. There is nly one allen screw in the small cylinder below the globe.
It has been removed.

2. There is a decorative button in the center of the globe that has
been pressed in. It could probably be removed but most certainly would
be damaged in the process.

3. I have several of these fixtures and they pull up easily once the
set screw is removed. This one seems "fused" in place.

4. I realize that by unscrewing that large cylindrical base
counterclockwise (using a strap wrench) it would raise and might
create enough pressure to push up the handle. I am saving this as a
last resort.

So, does anyone have any idea if a puller for this situation is
available?

Here is the link to the photo .. hopefully it will work. This is my
first attempt at using PhotoBucket. If only a thumbnail shows, double
click on it.

http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...t=Img_0867.jpg

Norm

On Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:57:08 -0800, NSN wrote:

I need a handle puller for my 20 year old faucet. I have checked all
my catalogs and Googled quite a bit. I need something that will fit
below the "globe" and pull it straight up. 3 or 4 "fingers" will be
needed.

1. There is nly one allen screw in the small cylinder below the globe.
It has been removed.

2. There is a decorative button in the center of the globe that has
been pressed in. It could probably be removed but most certainly would
be damaged in the process.

3. I have several of these fixtures and they pull up easily once the
set screw is removed. This one seems "fused" in place.

4. I realize that by unscrewing that large cylindrical base
counterclockwise (using a strap wrench) it would raise and might
create enough pressure to push up the handle. I am saving this as a
last resort.

So, does anyone have any idea if a puller for this situation is
available?

Here is the link to the photo .. hopefully it will work. This is my
first attempt at using PhotoBucket. If only a thumbnail shows, double
click on it.

http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...t=Img_0867.jpg

Norm

For a puller to work you would have to remove the button.
Still be hard to find a puller for that.
Stack some scrap wood - or even books - on one side, level with the
bottom of the globe.
Get screwdrivers or other tools long enough to get some leverage on
each side of the bottom of the globe and pry straight up.
That's what I'd do.
I'd suggest a method with bottle jacks but don't want to crack the
vanity top.

--Vic

On Feb 5, 10:57*am, NSN wrote:
I need a handle puller for my 20 year old faucet. *I have checked all
my catalogs and Googled quite a bit. I need something that will fit
below the "globe" and pull it straight up. 3 or 4 "fingers" will be
needed.

1. There is nly one allen screw in the small cylinder below the globe.
It has been removed.

2. There is a decorative button in the center of the globe that has
been pressed in. It could probably be removed but most certainly would
be damaged in the process.

3. I have several of these fixtures and they pull up easily once the
set screw is removed. This one seems "fused" in place.

4. I realize that by unscrewing that large cylindrical base
counterclockwise (using a strap wrench) it would raise and might
create enough pressure to push up the handle. *I am saving this as a
last resort.

So, does anyone have any idea if a puller for this situation is
available?

Here is the link to the photo .. hopefully it will work. *This is my
first attempt at using PhotoBucket. If only a thumbnail shows, double
click on it.

http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...n=view&current....

Norm

Have you soaked it with a good penetrant like 'Kroil' ? Another
possibility would be one of the bearing pullers auto mechanics use,
such as the Matco 1123 or Harbor Freight 3979. Well padded these would
work very nicely.

Joe

On Sat, 5 Feb 2011 10:27:04 -0800 (PST), Joe wrote:

On Feb 5, 10:57*am, NSN wrote:
I need a handle puller for my 20 year old faucet. *I have checked all
my catalogs and Googled quite a bit. I need something that will fit
below the "globe" and pull it straight up. 3 or 4 "fingers" will be
needed.

1. There is nly one allen screw in the small cylinder below the globe.
It has been removed.

2. There is a decorative button in the center of the globe that has
been pressed in. It could probably be removed but most certainly would
be damaged in the process.

3. I have several of these fixtures and they pull up easily once the
set screw is removed. This one seems "fused" in place.

4. I realize that by unscrewing that large cylindrical base
counterclockwise (using a strap wrench) it would raise and might
create enough pressure to push up the handle. *I am saving this as a
last resort.

So, does anyone have any idea if a puller for this situation is
available?

Here is the link to the photo .. hopefully it will work. *This is my
first attempt at using PhotoBucket. If only a thumbnail shows, double
click on it.

http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...n=view&current...

Norm

Have you soaked it with a good penetrant like 'Kroil' ? Another
possibility would be one of the bearing pullers auto mechanics use,
such as the Matco 1123 or Harbor Freight 3979. Well padded these would
work very nicely.

Joe


Great suggestion.

The HF Push/Puller is one third the price of the Matco tool.

http://www.harborfreight.com/large-bearing-separator-3979.html

The button on top probably covers an air space. In that
space should be a screw, that holds the knob to the shaft.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"NSN" wrote in message
...
I need a handle puller for my 20 year old faucet. I have
checked all
my catalogs and Googled quite a bit. I need something that
will fit
below the "globe" and pull it straight up. 3 or 4 "fingers"
will be
needed.

1. There is nly one allen screw in the small cylinder below
the globe.
It has been removed.

2. There is a decorative button in the center of the globe
that has
been pressed in. It could probably be removed but most
certainly would
be damaged in the process.

3. I have several of these fixtures and they pull up easily
once the
set screw is removed. This one seems "fused" in place.

4. I realize that by unscrewing that large cylindrical base
counterclockwise (using a strap wrench) it would raise and
might
create enough pressure to push up the handle. I am saving
this as a
last resort.

So, does anyone have any idea if a puller for this situation
is
available?

Here is the link to the photo .. hopefully it will work.
This is my
first attempt at using PhotoBucket. If only a thumbnail
shows, double
click on it.

http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...t=Img_0867.jpg

Norm

Still, it's very likely there is a screw from the top that
needs to be removed

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Oren" wrote in message
...

The HF Push/Puller is one third the price of the Matco tool.

http://www.harborfreight.com/large-bearing-separator-3979.html

On Sat, 5 Feb 2011 17:04:29 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

Still, it's very likely there is a screw from the top that
needs to be removed

Yes, my thoughts also.

The OP did state:

"3. I have several of these fixtures and they pull up easily once the
set screw is removed. This one seems "fused" in place."

Perhaps he could clear this up for us....

From the picture, the set screw is on the lower portion of the
fixture.

On Sat, 5 Feb 2011 17:03:35 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

The button on top probably covers an air space. In that
space should be a screw, that holds the knob to the shaft.

Thanks Guys!!! Problem solved.

I applied Kroil to the top button area hoping that it would work its
way down and lubricate the shaft. I used very small amounts, every
few hours for 24 hours.

(As I mentioned in my original post, there is nothing holding the
handle in place other than the set screw.)

I then put my strap wrench on the large base and turned it
counterclockwise as I would to remove it. It gradually raised upwards
WITH EASE this time. Thank you Kroil! As it moved upward it pushed
the knob along with it .. and problem solved! I was amazed at how
little pressure it took to do this.

I shall now go to H.F. and look at that puller .. if it is not too
expensive I will get it to add to my collection.

Thanks again to all !

Norm

NSN wrote in news:sd9tk6ln2lf6l06khfk3kcfhqemm2vq3n8@
4ax.com:

On Sat, 5 Feb 2011 17:03:35 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

The button on top probably covers an air space. In that
space should be a screw, that holds the knob to the shaft.

Thanks Guys!!! Problem solved.

I applied Kroil to the top button area hoping that it would work its
way down and lubricate the shaft. I used very small amounts, every
few hours for 24 hours.

(As I mentioned in my original post, there is nothing holding the
handle in place other than the set screw.)

I then put my strap wrench on the large base and turned it
counterclockwise as I would to remove it. It gradually raised upwards
WITH EASE this time. Thank you Kroil! As it moved upward it pushed
the knob along with it .. and problem solved! I was amazed at how
little pressure it took to do this.

I shall now go to H.F. and look at that puller .. if it is not too
expensive I will get it to add to my collection.

Thanks again to all !

Norm





Where can Kroil be got? Auto parts stores maybe?

"Red Green" wrote in message
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NSN wrote in news:sd9tk6ln2lf6l06khfk3kcfhqemm2vq3n8@
4ax.com:

On Sat, 5 Feb 2011 17:03:35 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
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Where can Kroil be got? Auto parts stores maybe?

By web/phone/mail order only: http://www.kanolabs.com or see this special
http://www.kanolabs.com/google/
--
Peace,
BobJ

On Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:29:15 GMT, Red Green
wrote:

Where can Kroil be got? Auto parts stores maybe?

You stumped me there! I hear great things about it here.

I'm still using, when needed, a 20? year old can of _Liquid Wrench
Super Penetrant_.

Last I checked, only online. Kano Labs, if memory serves.
http://www.google.com/search?q=kroil...=shop%3A1&aq=f
And Amazon. I didn't check Ebay. But likely there.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Red Green" wrote in message
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Where can Kroil be got? Auto parts stores maybe?