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I modified a pair of pliers to handle the screw conchas, bent the tips to get a good grip on the edge of the conchas.

/ Knut

Hi Knut -

That is a good idea. How did you modify them? They look perfect.

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I found the pliers on a flea market, very cheap, and I just bought it !! Then one day I got concha problems, how to get those bastards out as I don´t have a concha turner, and I got a bright idea ( It doesn´t happen every day !)

I heatad the tips cherry red with a flame and bent them carefully to desired shape on an anvil with a with a small hammer, then I quenched them in water, a five minute job, no big deal. A minute on the polishing wheel and - voilá !

This set of pliers works well and has a good grip on the conchas. You have to be careful when turning the conchas not to make ugly marks on the leather concha below, but it will handle the most stubborn concha. ( One of my simpler tricks, actually! :whistle: )

/ Knut

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I modified a pair of pliers to handle the screw conchas, bent the tips to get a good grip on the edge of the conchas.

/ Knut

Similar thinking to me, but I use surgical tissue forceps which have the ideal inward curve, are made of stainless steel and are very strong. Find them on ebay costing around $8 to $9 for size 8-10" .

Cheers

Lois

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Similar thinking to me, but I use surgical tissue forceps which have the ideal inward curve, are made of stainless steel and are very strong. Find them on ebay costing around $8 to $9 for size 8-10" .

Cheers

Lois

Brilliant! Thanks

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Trace our present day's strength to it's source;

And you'll find that man's pathway to glory

Is strewn with the bones of a horse"

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