Abstract: A core remover for removing cores from paper rolls comprising a two-piece heating conducting tube, the top part of the tube having, a smooth tapered tip, containing a thermostat bulb and a heating element for heating the tube, and the connection elements for the thermostat and heating element extending downward through the bottom part of the tube and to the thermostat. The thermostat and heating element are connected so that control of the temperature of the heating element and tube may be made. A core with paper wrapped around it is placed over the tube and heated for a few seconds to loosen the glue. Following that, the core is manually removed and at the same time or after, the inner most sheet of paper is pulled about 2 inches from the center of the paper roll.