How do you get the old tips off of your cane?
923385
old tip may be glued on. Easiest way to remove is to use an Xacto knife, hobby knife or even very sharp paring knife. Starting at the thinest part of the rubber(top) slice through the rubber until you reach the wood/metal of the cane. You can then peel the rubber back or make a complete cut around the cane and remove a section at a time, depends on how strong the adhesive was. Depending on the cane material use fingernail polish remover to clean and remove off the old glue and then use GOOP or similar contact adhesive to attach the new cane tip. CAUTION: Don't cut toward you, and have cane on a towel or something to protect your cutting surface in case you slip. Make small cuts or even cut out a U in the rubber to make it easier to pry the remaining portion off the end of the cane.
923386
My order was for a cane that was cut to my height so I did not have to remove a old one. But if your removing a tip it must be worn out so just cut it off. Run a sharp knife down it's side. You get that top part loose and you can work it off.
923387
I didn't need to, I had purchased a Cold Steel Blackthorn Walking stick, which didn't come with a tip. However, I've removed this tip once, just by holding it firmly and giving it a good twist. It was fairly easy to remove with some firm twisting and pulling. I've no idea how to remove a more permanently mounted tip, as I didn't know that existed.
935323
You can call the company at 1-888-692-2638 to find out definitively. It is the Superior Cane Tip Company. I purchased this for my sister, and she LOVES it. It has made her life much easier.
2199471
Just remove the previous tips and push theses ones on. It may require some crutching around to get them all the way on :)
1322438
lsen tip with allen key, hold cane tip between the feet and twist cane to position u need. that how i did mine. retighten tip after.
2199464
You may have to split the old ones to remove them. New ones will fit 3/4 to1" shafts. Mine was a 1". I had to carve my 1" shaft higher to have the proper depth so that the cane would fit all the way in. Next I put wood glue on the shaft and inside the rubber tip. Got the tip partially on then stood the cane up and put alot of presse on it while turning the cane until it went all the way in. Was not easy. Would be alot easier on a 3/4" shaft. Can be difficult for some disabilities. Once on it is the best tip I have had. Great traction. Wearing 6-8 times better than standard tips. You may have to split the old ones to remove them. New ones will fit 3/4 to1" shafts. Mine was a 1". I had to carve my 1" shaft higher to have the proper depth so that the cane would fit all the way in. Next I put wood glue on the shaft and inside the rubber tip. Got the tip partially on then stood the cane up and put alot of presse on it while turning the cane until it went all the way in. Was not easy. Would be alot easier on a 3/4" shaft. Can be difficult for some disabilities. Once on it is the best tip I have had. Great traction. Wearing 6-8 times better than... » Read More You may have to split the old ones to remove them. New ones will fit 3/4 to1" shafts. Mine was a 1". I had to carve my 1" shaft higher to have the proper depth so that the cane would fit all the way in. Next I put wood glue on the shaft and inside the rubber tip. Got the tip partially on then stood the cane up and put alot of presse on it while turning the cane until it went all the way in. Was not easy. Would be alot easier on a 3/4" shaft. Can be difficult for some disabilities. Once on it is the best tip I have had. Great traction. Wearing 6-8 times better than standard tips. « Show Less
963120
I have a similar cane & I disliked the clicking sound mine was making so I put some electrical tape around the moving areas & the adjustment holes & it put an end to it! Just a tip...
1112281
I suggest you phone the Company 'Hurry Cane' directly. This problem seems unusual. Of course, I don't know how long this cane has been in use.
57007
Just insert the bottom of the cane into the hole of the tip. It's pretty easy to do.
1081779
The tip does just slide over the end of the cane. Even if the cane shaft seems too big, you may need to apply a bit of olive oil, WD40, or your favorite lubricant to both the end of the cane, and the inside of the tip.
101682
It is not a typical tip, I think. It is black "rubber", but has a small phillips screw holding it to the metal cane. The very tip of the cane's rubber tip is larger than a nickel, but then it widens out, to make a wider tip, then narrows in again, snuggly to the cane itself. A replacement tip would look different, but might work, if original ever wore out. I have not used mine enough to need to replace tip. You could take cane to store that sells tips, and eye-ball which size would be most likely a good fit?? The side support "canes" for the seat, have slanted tips, so they sit flat when the chair is opened out. When closed, those slanted tips are shorter than the main cane, so you are not walking with all the tips hitting the ground at the same time. Just the main cane is hitting the ground when you walk around. Hope this helps.
890938
Take off the old foam ones. Slide the silicone ones over the tips where the old ones were.
2281567
You'll need an extremely small screwdriver. It is a very small screw that holds the tip on. I hope it helps.
2035113
Twist off blunt tip, put on long tip, make sure cover is off tip. Squeeze very small amount into center of well of each "the tooth" of your tray. Good luck!
1258898
you can take it to a hardware store, car mechanic, etc. someone that has saw/cutting equipment and take bottom tip off, measure correctly cut it to size and replace the cane tip and wahlah it is done, remember measure twice and cut once.....my grandchildren call the lucite cane my "fairy godmother wand"....
1844303
No doubt some original tips can be tougher than others. I did have to use a lot of twisting by hand. While doing that I thought my next move would be to put the tip into my garage vice and then twist the cane handle. Fortunately, my hand twisting finally succeeded. Hope you have good luck.
173872
I checked, but unfortunately, I can't easily measure the diameter without taking off the tip, and then putting it back on, which isn't easy, because it is a tight fit. Their website is superiorcanetip_com and their phone is 1-888-692-2638. Either of these sources should have your answer. Good luck, it's a great cane tip and my wife likes it a lot.
2220517
Cut it off from the bottom and replace the rubber tip. Easy to do with a saw that will cut through lucite. I've had three of the lucite canes and each is adjusted for the height of the shoes I am wearing when I use it!