Linegear pin pusher

[Shakespear]

Is the linegear tool for x metal pin pushers the same as any chinese one off ebay that cost a fraction of the price without branding?

 

[alol]

Essentially yes. None LG may not have 2 pusher tools, Which you’ll need to do the job properly. Pushing the pins back in with the removal punch will leave (undesirable) marks on the back of the pin.

 

[cheshirecat]

Essentially yes. None LG may not have 2 pusher tools, Which you’ll need to do the job properly. Pushing the pins back in with the removal punch will leave (undesirable) marks on the back of the pin.

Confirm that. You will need to adjust one pusher by yourself (in case it's not a linegear). Basically, cut a little bottom part of it.

 

[alol]

The other ones aren’t significantly cheaper than LG imho to make them a tangible alternative. With LG you will get comprehensive backup if you need spares. The pin pusher over time can weaken & break (the end is quite brittle)

 

[surfo]

My X-Metal became wobbly over time. I was doing some research but would you recommend that this is a DIY job or is it something that should be serviced by a Pro ?ß

 

[mjt42]

My X-Metal became wobbly over time. I was doing some research but would you recommend that this is a DIY job or is it something that should be serviced by a Pro ?ß

Removing pins is relatively easy - it's the re-insertion that takes some doing.
One or two pairs, I would send to one of the pros.
If you think you will be doing multiple pairs, then it may be worth going diy.

 

[surfo]

Thank you 1 these where my thoughts as well. Furthermore I don’t want to ruin my Juliet. 've seen that some Pro's are here on the forum. However what I've seen they are mostly overseas. Can someone recommend anybody within the EU ?

 

[alol]

Thank you 1 these where my thoughts as well. Furthermore I don’t want to ruin my Juliet. 've seen that some Pro's are here on the forum. However what I've seen they are mostly overseas. Can someone recommend anybody within the EU ?

You’d have to be pretty fortunate to do a successful tune up 1st time around. There are a few tutorials that explain the basics, But don’t flesh out the nuances. Removing the existing pins is the easy bit. Then it’s a whole different ballgame. The parts are a generic design so depending on what Gen of frame you have will condition how straightforward the repair is going to be. (Tab on orbital varies between generations) so sometimes trimming of the Coupler is necessary.
If you Google “Alpha omega Oakley frame repair” They are UK based & I’ve personally seen the quality of their work, And it is both reasonably priced & very good.

 

[surfo]

Thank you very much !! I really appreciate your support

 

[andr3]

Thank you 1 these where my thoughts as well. Furthermore I don’t want to ruin my Juliet. 've seen that some Pro's are here on the forum. However what I've seen they are mostly overseas. Can someone recommend anybody within the EU ?

Where are you located in the EU?