I believe that a piece of steel rod is usually supplied for this task. I've made do with an allen wrench - but in theory something round would prevent the risk of deformation.
Mike Kone in Boulder CO
> Question for listers. What is the proper tool/method to losen and remove an
\r?\n> Alex Singer stem? The cap has the hole all the way through it - is there a bar
\r?\n> one inserts or a pin tool? I don't want to mess it up with my sometimes ham
\r?\n> handed hands...
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\r?\n> John Siemsen San Luis Obispo, CA