Ok for all of you guys who like to do your own work on rebuilding here is a pole shoe removal tool that rebuilders use. Bits are still available through Vensel Enterprises www.venselenterprises.com under(tools, starter, pole shoe) on the left hand menu. Cost $110.00 plus shipping to be determined by zip code weight 15lbs on the tool by itself. PayPal for payment. For comparison Vensel sells a new pole shoe tool (not as cool looking as this vintage unit) for $1200.00