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Radio removal tool for Delta unit. Where can I get one?

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Old 07-26-2006, 07:06 PM
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Default Radio removal tool for Delta unit. Where can I get one?

Seen it somewhere before, just can't remember where exactly. Thanks.
Old 07-26-2006, 09:25 PM
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Default just make one from an old metal cable tie by cutting a bevelled end

so that there is a point at one side
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Default I followed someone else's lead...made from pendaflex. Worked like a charm.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/66318/audiheadunitremovaltoolsvi-vi.jpg">
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Could you send some dimensions? or is it not that tight of a tolerance?
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I just cut the pendaflex in half, eyeballed the angle, and notched that corner as seen in pic.
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Do you mind if I put that image on audipages? Love it!
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Default Re: just make one from an old metal cable tie by cutting a bevelled end

Ditto, just an angle, no notch, and it worked fine on my 2000 Symphony system.

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That IS gold. Funny &amp; good to know.
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