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    Default Ball and socket joint?

    I've done abit of woodwork, and i was thinking for my next project i might replace the plastic on my headphones with timber! (as the plastic has broken). Ideally i would be able to remove the plastic ball and socket joint and replace it with a metal version, which then would be easy to attach the timber, but the trouble is removing the ball from the socket... the only ways i can think of is either just popping it out/ somehow drilling the bulk out or even heating up the plastic near melting point then pulling it out, but i wanted to see if you guys had any ideas i dont wont to ruin them if can be helped.... Thanks in advance!

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    While you are at it make them Steampunk style!! Just for fun!!

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    Have you got a mini-drill (Deremel) type tool with a grinding bit?
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    Here is an Instructable for you Wooden LED Synced Headphones from Scratch
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