# How can I get bearings out without multi tool **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [September 4, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212 "2014-09-04T17:18:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MASKED\_FELLOW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c37758/32.png) [@MASKED\_FELLOW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MASKED_FELLOW)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/1 "2014-09-04T17:18:50Z")
Hey guys I need some help do you guys know how to get a bearing out without damaging it without a multi-tool Thanks, Alec ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/2 "2014-09-04T17:53:48Z")
If you put thst half of the yoyo in the freezer for 10 - 15 minutes it will loosen the bearing and you might be able to get it out with just your fingers. It depends on how tight the bearing is though. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/3 "2014-09-04T19:00:13Z")
Or, you could take a look here: [Useful modification and maintenance guides - Clean, repair, tune, fix yoyos](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17792.0.html) ---
**Author:** ![irdaprez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/irdaprez/32/217_2.png) [@irdaprez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/irdaprez)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/4 "2014-09-05T00:16:55Z")
Pliers. Wiggle it a little as you grip the bearing and it will eventually loosen without causing any damage. ---
**Author:** ![Mikers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@Mikers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mikers)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/5 "2014-09-05T00:24:00Z")
Common sense helps. ---
**Author:** ![Jgarcia05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Jgarcia05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgarcia05)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/6 "2014-09-05T01:28:39Z")
If you don’t have pliers like stated above, just lightly bite down on the bearing with your teeth, pull and wiggle up and down at the same time and it will come right off. I use that technique all the time when I don’t have my pliers around. The bearing won’t get damaged and neither will your teeth if you don’t bite down like a madman! Lol. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/7 "2014-09-05T02:14:06Z")
> [@Jgarcia05](#): > > If you don’t have pliers like stated above, just lightly bite down on the bearing with your teeth… Sounds kinda iffy to me. Teeth can break quite easily. Popcorn will do it. ---
**Author:** ![Mikers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@Mikers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mikers)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/8 "2014-09-05T04:08:30Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Sounds kinda iffy to me. Teeth can break quite easily. Popcorn will do it. See my prior post for my thoughts on his advice. Haha. ---
**Author:** ![Steven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/steven/32/1502_2.png) [@Steven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/9 "2014-09-05T04:16:23Z")
I prefer to use a boxcutter, wedge it between those YYF spacers and shim it out. Just don’t cut yourself up or get dead. ---
**Author:** ![Jgarcia05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Jgarcia05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgarcia05)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/10 "2014-09-05T14:42:34Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Sounds kinda iffy to me. Teeth can break quite easily. Popcorn will do it. I agree, if you bit down like crazy like I stated in my prior post. Of course, if you have weak teeth, then for sure don’t do it. I don’t have anything wrong with mine and I barely, barely have to bite on the bearing. It’s all really done with the wiggling. The op asked for different way, so I gave my 2 cents. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/11 "2014-09-05T18:19:24Z")
Teeth are more important than bearing removal. Keep them for eating and keep them for life. There are tools and better ideas to remove bearings. That’s not my 2 cents, that’s common sense. Take care of those pearly whites! :-\* ---
**Author:** ![VelvetTorpedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/velvettorpedo/32/1559_2.png) [@VelvetTorpedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VelvetTorpedo)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/12 "2014-09-05T18:40:22Z")
the back side of a 1/4" drill bit works wonders ---
**Author:** ![burdger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/burdger/32/1401_2.png) [@burdger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burdger)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/13 "2014-09-06T23:54:37Z")
> [@VelvetTorpedo](#): > > the back side of a 1/4" drill bit works wonders This^ I do this when I have a REALLY stuck bearing and a regular bearing removal device just won’t do. ---
**Author:** ![Person](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/person/32/265115_2.png) [@Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Person)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/14 "2024-01-28T19:15:53Z")
I’ve tried the back of the drill bit and the bearing came out, thanks for the tip! ---
**Author:** ![Heyyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/67e7ee/32.png) [@Heyyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Heyyo)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-bearings-out-without-multi-tool/69212/15 "2024-02-03T20:07:47Z")
There’s a great tool artists use to open stubborn tubes of paint. Sort of like little plastic tongs with 3 different size chucks. You just find the opening that fits the bearing, squeeze together and wiggle it out. Won’t mar like pliers.