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Rubber Ball to Open and Close case Backs Ø65 mm, black, white, Open
8008

Rubber Ball to Open and Close case Backs Ø65 mm, black, white, Open

4.5 from 800 notes

This rubber ball gives direct friction across screw-on case backs without metal teeth or locating pins.

$15.30

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Reference8008
DrawerCase Opening & Crystals
What it isA tool in its own right
Bench jobOpening and closing a case

Friction does the work here instead of steel keys. We mould this hollow ball from supple rubber to take the shape of screw-off case backs under direct downward palm pressure. Turn it by hand once seated to start or finish the thread.

Rubber friction body

The hollow sphere yields under steady downward force. It settles into the contours of the case back and grips the flat metal across the full contact area.

Palm grip control

You press down with the open hand and twist. Because no steel pins engage the notches, torque comes straight from friction between the rubber skin and the case metal.

Starting the thread

When closing a case, the ball turns the back until the threads seat cleanly. You feel cross-threading early through the soft material before tightening down fully.

Bench storage care

Keep the rubber free of bench oils and fine swarf so the outer surface stays tacky. Wipe the skin clean with a dry cloth before each use.

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A note that touches this tool

Opening a stubborn case back

Snap backs against screw backs against monobloc cases, how a case key and its dies engage a fluted rim, why the case is held in a holder rather than in the hand, and what to do when the back has been opened badly before.

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8008

$15.30