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Extractor Reservation Procedures: The NRVBA owns two extractors.  One is housed in Floyd County with John and Leslie Webb.  It will handle six medium frames at a time and, with the optional basket, will also handle three deep frames. The other extractor is based in Christiansburg and stays in a storage facility whose use is donated by Bryan Rice. It will also handle six medium frames at once, but will not accommodate deep frames.

Extractor rules require the next user on the list to pick up or arrange for pick up of the extractor from the most recent user.  The new user must sign a form acknowledging receipt of and responsibility for all items on the extractor inventory list, including verification of cleanliness.  A supply of forms should be with the extractor.  The old user will hold on to the form as proof of release of responsibility, and notify an NRVBA officer that the extractor has changed hands.  (Note: be sure all equipment on the inventory list is accounted for and clean before accepting responsibility for it.)

To reserve either extractor, email Jerry Borger at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it “Subject: Extractor Reservation Request” or call him at (540) 382-1798 with your preferred dates and alternate dates in case your first is not available.  Include contact information and which extractor you’d like, Floyd County or Montgomery County. Usually this will be the one closest to where you live or work so you’ll have less distance to go to pick it up.  Please limit your request window to five days or less.  He’ll reply to let you know you’re on the list and provide contact information for the individual who will have the extractor immediately before you.