# Removing C clips **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [September 28, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605 "2024-09-28T18:09:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazygentrysteinfan/32/306420_2.png) [@CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrazyGentrySteinFan)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/1 "2024-09-28T18:09:13Z")
I’m trying to remove my yoyo bearing’s c-clips with a sewing needle, but i’m having trouble taking out the c-clip anyone have some tips? ---
**Author:** ![yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yo/32/310712_2.png) [@yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/2 "2024-09-28T18:12:33Z")
Make sure that your needle is on the right side of the c clip, since one side of it is pointed in the wrong direction. Also try to keep the needle as parallel to the bearing as you can ---
**Author:** ![CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazygentrysteinfan/32/306420_2.png) [@CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrazyGentrySteinFan)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/3 "2024-09-28T18:12:57Z")
ok thanks i’m going to try that out ---
**Author:** ![CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazygentrysteinfan/32/306420_2.png) [@CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrazyGentrySteinFan)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/4 "2024-09-28T18:13:51Z")
yo i got it! thanks so much for the info and help ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/5 "2024-09-28T22:02:41Z")
Best method > [@Xacto knife for c clip removal FTW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xacto-knife-for-c-clip-removal-ftw/373551): > > Here’s a quick tip for those who struggle using needles or pins to remove bearing shield clips: I spent years of struggling with pins and needles but one day last year I decided to grab the xacto blade off my workbench and VOILA! Instant success! 90% of the time it works the first time every time ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/6 "2024-09-28T23:45:41Z")
Sometimes this happens to me. If I can get the “tip” to come out of the clip, I can generally “hold” it up with the needle and try to slip it under and then get it off. Just be careful to doesn’t fly at your face haha ---
**Author:** ![chosen\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8dc957/32.png) [@chosen\_1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chosen_1)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/7 "2024-09-28T23:56:27Z")
I’ve had really great success with leather needles. They’re much stronger than regular ones and pop the clips out easily. > **[Schmetz Leather Machine Needles 5 Pkg Size 18/110 | JOANN](https://www.joann.com/p/schmetz-leather-needles-18-110/5574868.html?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_lLbs54KsRes2fsGBu-zS04sdlw)** > > Shop Schmetz Leather Machine Needles 5 Pkg Size 18/110 at JOANN fabric and craft store online to stock up on the best supplies for your project. Explore the site today! ---
**Author:** ![CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazygentrysteinfan/32/306420_2.png) [@CrazyGentrySteinFan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrazyGentrySteinFan)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-c-clips/410605/8 "2024-10-01T02:14:35Z")
![20230628_185413175_iOS](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/a/d/6ad322a5ee67f6886bb5c5299d5fb173a1872e18.jpeg) notice how here, on the picture, the edges of the end of the c clip are different. for one the corner is pointing up and the edge is pointing down. for the other one the edge is pointing up and the corner is pointing down. I realized that I have more success on one side than on the other, so I just gotta try both ways Edit: i copied this picture from @CatFoodScience on his topic to desheild a bearing. I don’t wanna get flagged for plagarism or anything( yeah i don’t know if a picture counts, but), so I decided to give credit