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The older screw in spikes weren't so bad but I have a heck of a time getting out the newer twist-lock style. Any secrets or special tools out there? This a good time of year for some basic maintenance and its one of the items on my to do list.
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| # 1 1/9/2011 1:37:44 PM |
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I don't know of any $pecial tools that are available. In my cordless drill set, I have a plastic device that is made for golf spike removals that might fit the twist lock spikes. (I forget where I purchased it). However, I do have a few of the older style divot fixer tools in both my bags that have TWO pointed prongs on the top of the divot fixer. You may want to try using a little WD-40 or penetrating lubricant oil that comes with the red thin sprayer that looks like a tiny straw. Maybe the lubricant will loosen any dirt near the twist locks. THEN wait a bit before trying to loosen the spikes...Good Luck! Thanks for the hints. I really like the thought of a special bit for the cordless drill! The standard two-pronged tools are fine if the spikes haven't gotten cinched in place. The WD40 route is worth a try although I've had WD40 melt certain synthetics...but then new golf shoes would solve the short-term problem as well...hhmmm. |
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| # 2 1/9/2011 11:51:02 PM |
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A L shaped needlenose plier is all you'll need.
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| # 3 1/10/2011 6:39:51 AM |
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A L shaped needlenose plier is all you'll need.[/quote
Thats what I use |
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| # 4 1/10/2011 8:50:49 AM |
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A L shaped needlenose plier is all you'll need. Sounds familiar to how I get the spikes off my shoes!!!
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| # 5 1/10/2011 9:22:04 AM |
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I use my two pinky fingers. Or a couple sharpened horn tips from an Alpine Ibex that I killed with a rock last year.
Seriously, though...the new locking spikes are a drag to get out, even with a good hand tool. I like the drill bit idea myself! |
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| # 6 1/10/2011 11:16:33 AM |
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I use my two pinky fingers. Or a couple sharpened horn tips from an Alpine Ibex that I killed with a rock last year. Seriously, though...the new locking spikes are a drag to get out, even with a good hand tool. I like the drill bit idea myself! I admit I do not loose as many of the new ones but they certainly are a pain. Hey Luke, this might be an opportunity for a tool maker! |
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| # 7 1/10/2011 1:54:23 PM |
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Dick's Sporting Goods sells a small handheld tool to grasp and remove those spikes.
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| # 8 1/10/2011 2:55:50 PM |
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A Channel Lock Wrench and a beer.
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| # 9 1/10/2011 4:08:24 PM |
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A Channel Lock Wrench and a beer. I will try that technique but I might need more than one beer! |
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| # 10 1/10/2011 6:57:52 PM |
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I have that tool that has like 6 or 8 posts on the outside that go in between the spikes as opposed to the 2 prong one that goes into the 2 holes. I use a dental pick to clean all the dirt out from arounf the spike then I put a lot of downward pressure when twisting. Always remember righty tighty lefty loosy.
On a related topic what kind of spikes are you going to put in? My footjoys came with the softspikes and when I replaced them I switched to the black widow tours that have this ring that you can put on to stiffen up the spikes. I put them to tour firm setting and love it, it really makes you dig in |
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| # 11 1/10/2011 7:08:02 PM |
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I have that tool that has like 6 or 8 posts on the outside that go in between the spikes as opposed to the 2 prong one that goes into the 2 holes. I use a dental pick to clean all the dirt out from arounf the spike then I put a lot of downward pressure when twisting. Always remember righty tighty lefty loosy. T On a related topic what kind of spikes are you going to put in? My footjoys came with the softspikes and when I replaced them I switched to the black widow tours that have this ring that you can put on to stiffen up the spikes. I put them to tour firm setting and love it, it really makes you dig in Thanks Luke. I've used black widow but not the tour. I'll have to check them out. |
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| # 12 1/10/2011 8:27:53 PM |
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Put Teflon Tape then twist on! works for me!
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| # 13 1/11/2011 9:17:40 AM |
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Brute strength, and ignorance.
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| # 14 1/11/2011 9:30:11 AM |
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Put Teflon Tape then twist on! works for me! Can't really see teflon tape working to well, to me that just seems it would add even more crap in there to jam them up. Teflon tape is designed to stop fluids from leaking around threads. Maybe some "Never Sieze", You can buy it at any autoparts store. Its a graphite mixture that is used to put on bolt and screw threads to keep them from rusting up in holes and breaking off in what ever they are screwed into whenever it is time to remove them. Take a little and brush it (the brush is attatched to the bottom of the lid) on the locking parts of the spike. I have never tried it but I would think it would work. It works on everything we use it on here at work metal or plastic. |
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| # 15 1/11/2011 9:52:48 AM |
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Dick's Sporting Goods sells a small handheld tool to grasp and remove those spikes. So does Wal-Mart...that's where I got mine. Works real well. |
