Make a Rotor removal tool - DIY

[KJ2020]

Sometimes rep factories use annoying methods to attach rotor screws. The VSF 3235 has one with a triangular hole in the rotor screw head. Some ARF models and others can have this arrangement also.

You can make your own removal tool pretty fast if you have a dremel and an assortment of bits or Allen wrenches lying around. Just grind the bit into a triangle head and voila. These won't win any beauty contests but they will get the job done.

 

[watchservicesny]

The hole in that rotor on rep is same as on gen
Rolex has indicated tool for that
I will send the picture later tonight


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[ap@12]

The hole in that rotor on rep is same as on gen
Rolex has indicated tool for that
I will send the picture later tonight


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they are also availble at ebay

 

[DrHack]

Nice job KJ :clap:

 

[Thatwatchguy]

Macgyver

 

[watchservicesny]

It fits to 2mm screwdriver slot


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[KJ2020]

It fits to 2mm screwdriver slot


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Thanks Mike, nice tool!

 

[WatchSmith.US]

It fits to 2mm screwdriver slot


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Mike, is that tool available for purchase anywhere? I have not see one that fits a screwdriver. That's nice!

 

[sukwonee]

KJ2020 your knowledge and execution = priceless

 

[Timewelling]

Home made will last a life time?

 

[KJ2020]

KJ2020 your knowledge and execution = priceless

Hah, I'm just a dabbler and a babbler bro. Persistence is key.

 

[watchservicesny]

Mike, is that tool available for purchase anywhere? I have not see one that fits a screwdriver. That's nice!

Exclusive at Rolex.com


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[bertieng]

Horotec has something even more sophisticated.

https://www.amazon.com/Horotec-MSA03-017-Oscillating-Weight-Rolex/dp/B0848LDDNG

 

[Oascom]

Some reps use similar design but the slot has different size and "gen size" tool won't work.

So for real 3235 clone like vsf tool like that will be good:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FQK57BV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

But for other clones with larger triangle your mod might be good just to make a larger one

 

[dogwood]

I know I'm reviving an old thread here, but wondering if a TA14 or TA18 triangular screwdriver would work? I see I can buy the specific 3235 tool on AliExpress for $20, or on ebay for $40... but I can buy a set of 5 TA screwdrivers on Amazon for $10 including the small 1.4mm size one. The sizing of TA bits is the size in mm from the tip of one triangle point to the midpoint on the opposite side. I opened the back of my Clean DJ41 which has a VR3235, and it looks like the triangular hole looks like it's closer to 1.0mm. KJ2020 is that about the size of your DIY tool?

 

[KJ2020]

I know I'm reviving an old thread here, but wondering if a TA14 or TA18 triangular screwdriver would work? I see I can buy the specific 3235 tool on AliExpress for $20, or on ebay for $40... but I can buy a set of 5 TA screwdrivers on Amazon for $10 including the small 1.4mm size one. The sizing of TA bits is the size in mm from the tip of one triangle point to the midpoint on the opposite side. I opened the back of my Clean DJ41 which has a VR3235, and it looks like the triangular hole looks like it's closer to 1.0mm. KJ2020 is that about the size of your DIY tool?

Mine measures about 1.05mm per side bro but it's not a perfect equilateral triangle. That 1.4mm screwdriver bit would be easy to shave down a tad. Your estimate of the rotor hole size is accurate I believe.

 

[extreme^]

I know I'm reviving an old thread here, but wondering if a TA14 or TA18 triangular screwdriver would work? I see I can buy the specific 3235 tool on AliExpress for $20, or on ebay for $40... but I can buy a set of 5 TA screwdrivers on Amazon for $10 including the small 1.4mm size one. The sizing of TA bits is the size in mm from the tip of one triangle point to the midpoint on the opposite side. I opened the back of my Clean DJ41 which has a VR3235, and it looks like the triangular hole looks like it's closer to 1.0mm. KJ2020 is that about the size of your DIY tool?

Hey, did you end up finding a cheap alternative for the rotor removal tool?

 

[domiffm]

Hey, did you end up finding a cheap alternative for the rotor removal tool?

Check on AliExpress. I bought one of these for like 1 buck.

 

[dogwood]

Hey, did you end up finding a cheap alternative for the rotor removal tool?

I didn’t. I ended up buying one on AliExpress for $20 or so.