Removing Plastic Disc Badge

[Maverick54]

Any tips for removing one of these. Got one in a cheap cue that was lob sided. Tried to push down on one edge in an attempt to level it up and it cracked. If I can get it out without damaging the hole I can get a cheapie one made up (No not a H&O lol)

[Master Blaster]

Any tips for removing one of these. Got one in a cheap cue that was lob sided. Tried to push down on one edge in an attempt to level it up and it cracked. If I can get it out without damaging the hole I can get a cheapie one made up (No not a H&O lol)

Mav, where's the pic? Is it a roundie? Dremel on low speed, make a small hole, then pull it out with a hook.

[jim evans]

I drill out the butt and prise up from from inside,you can also try steaming.

[Maverick54]

Ok thanks guys I'll give it a go.

[andy carson]

I drill out the butt and prise up from from inside,you can also try steaming.

surely drilling down the shaft is easier jim, its no as hard a wood to go through, all that ebony!!!

[Master Blaster]

surely drilling down the shaft is easier jim, its no as hard a wood to go through, all that ebony!!!

If the badge is on top of the handle there's no reason to drill the cue, that's overkill. You just dremel it off and pull it out with a hook of some sort or even a small flat screwdriver or scalpal. Two minute job anyone could do.

[jim evans]

its what ive done when i need to resplice a butt or lengthen butt,and want to save badge.

[andy carson]

if the badge is on top of the handle there's no reason to drill the cue, that's overkill. You just dremel it off and pull it out with a hook of some sort or even a small flat screwdriver or scalpal. Two minute job anyone could do.

whooosh!!!!!

[Master Blaster]

its what ive done when i need to resplice a butt or lengthen butt,and want to save badge.

Aye Jim but this un is cracked and is getting replaced Mav says. Beyond saving I think.

[jim evans]

Just drill out with same size forstner bit.

[Maverick54]

Thanks for the input guys really appreciate it. Think I will try drill and chip it out from the top and hope theres not much glue holding it in place. Its just a round badge on a cheap woods cue. It does have an SD joint which I could remove if need be but hopefully I can butcher it out without going thru to the joint and more importantly damaging around the edge of the hole.

Wish I had a Dremmel to try but cant justify buying one for just this one job.
Did try years ago to remove one on another woods cue as it happens. Used super glue Gel on a piece of dowel and stuck it to the face of the badge. Let it set then gave it a good pull and a waggle. Pulled the face of the badge and left the rest behind

[Master Blaster]

Thanks for the input guys really appreciate it. Think I will try drill and chip it out from the top and hope theres not much glue holding it in place. Its just a round badge on a cheap woods cue. It does have an SD joint which I could remove if need be but hopefully I can butcher it out without going thru to the joint and more importantly damaging around the edge of the hole.

Wish I had a Dremmel to try but cant justify buying one for just this one job.
Did try years ago to remove one on another woods cue as it happens. Used super glue Gel on a piece of dowel and stuck it to the face of the badge. Let it set then gave it a good pull and a waggle. Pulled the face of the badge and left the rest behind

You can pick up a Skil for half the price of dremel from fleebay, diy stores, lidl, etc. As good as a dremel. A great thing to have round the house. Brilliant for shaping single layer tips. No filing for ages, just whip the shoulder off in seconds then fine file afterwards.

https://www.fruugo.co.uk/skil-diy-ro...Fc3JtAodZ04AQA

Or this brand on ebay, great value:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powerplus-...item3a8fd6c0fa

[The Doctor]

Another way to get it out without having to use a dremmel is to tap a small screw into the plate then prise it out with pliers or similar.

[fredkite]

Removing Plastic Disc Badge

MB, how do you trim the tip with a rotary tool? i.e which attachment?

[Master Blaster]

MB, how do you trim the tip with a rotary tool? i.e which attachment?

If you're not long experienced in using a dremel, then go for the one on the right to begin with on speed 1. 120 grit, 1/4" shank.

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Hold the dremel near the top to get better control. Apply very light pressure in bringing the drum head into contact with the tip and rotating the cue shaft, work anticlockwise around the tip, starting with the tip shoulder, then inwards towards the top of the tip. Fine finish with a file by hand.