help needed removing stepper gears

[salvaCNC]

I bought 3 used steppers for my first CNC project. However, they all came with either metal or plastic gears attached to them. I've tried pulling them out without any luck and I do not want to break my steppers.

Is there a mini gear puller/remover or is there a gadget described in this forum on how to do it?

Thanks all for the help.

[audin]

I have successfully removed the brass gears from some steppers by gripping the gears in a vise and tapping on the shaft of the motor using a punch and hammer. Another option i have thought about is cutting into the gears using a hacksaw blade and then splitting them off with a cold chisel.

[CarveOne]

Find a local hobby shop that sells parts and supplies for R/C cars and 4wd trucks. They sell, or can get for you, a small gear puller. With a little effort and some hand tools you can make one relatively easily.

CarveOne