Received the clamp with no instructions. I can tell from the pic that the ball goes into the hole in the wheel. However, I can't seem to get it in. I tightened the clamp to a chair then used a mallet to try and hammer the ball in. Still no luck. What am I missing here? Received the clamp with no instructions. I can tell from the pic that the ball goes into the hole in the wheel. However, I can't seem to get it in. I tightened the clamp to a chair then used... » Read More Received the clamp with no instructions. I can tell from the pic that the ball goes into the hole in the wheel. However, I can't seem to get it in. I tightened the clamp to a chair then used a mallet to try and hammer the ball in. Still no luck. What am I missing here? « Show Less
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It took a lot of force to push the ball in the ball in the socket but, once in it's there!
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All we do is pinch the two prongs at the end of the wheel base to slide it off. If it's too hard to pinch, we have used pliers with the ends of the pliers padded with duct tape. We also make sure Hammy is blocked off from the hole to the wheel inside the cage (we use an old sun-catcher--it's weird but it works) a small, old lid would serve the purpose well. I also recommend using a small coating of vegetable oil, applied with a cotton swab, to both the stem of the wheel base & to the hole of the wheel to keep it from squeaking. We change out the wheel 2-3x a week because it quickly becomes the icky sticky "Wheel of Pee". So, I'd advise that you buy more than one wheel if you haven't already. Good luck! All we do is pinch the two prongs at the end of the wheel base to slide it off. If it's too hard to pinch, we have used pliers with the ends of the pliers padded with duct tape. We also make sure Hammy is blocked off from the hole to the wheel inside the cage (we use an old sun-catcher--it's weird but it works) a small, old lid would serve the purpose well. I also recommend using a small coating of vegetable oil, applied with a cotton swab, to both the stem of the wheel base & to the hole of the wheel to keep it from squeaking. We change out the wheel 2-3x a... » Read More All we do is pinch the two prongs at the end of the wheel base to slide it off. If it's too hard to pinch, we have used pliers with the ends of the pliers padded with duct tape. We also make sure Hammy is blocked off from the hole to the wheel inside the cage (we use an old sun-catcher--it's weird but it works) a small, old lid would serve the purpose well. I also recommend using a small coating of vegetable oil, applied with a cotton swab, to both the stem of the wheel base & to the hole of the wheel to keep it from squeaking. We change out the wheel 2-3x a week because it quickly becomes the icky sticky "Wheel of Pee". So, I'd advise that you buy more than one wheel if you haven't already. Good luck! « Show Less
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Yes, it should have come with instructions. I can only suggest you google them. Mine came with one ball missing and I had to go out on our camping trip to find a set of balls so we could play the game : (
382145
Same problem here. Sorry to say we've had no luck getting the wheel(s) to stay on. Keep reattaching, but still no luck.
266889
Ehh, I bought one, but had to monkey-rig, re-tap the top ball.If I went to Home Depot I could have probably gotten the correct thread, but I pieced togehter what I had. The problem is that the socket/thread on the top of the pole is a non-standard thread (Coarse v Fine). I somehow got it to work. Not 'textbook' but i like the flagpole in all other ways that I ignore this problem :(
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I'm sitting in this chair right now, had it for a few months and have never had the wheels come off. I do recall having to violently pound them into place when i was first assembling the chair. I almost felt as if I might break something given the force required to properly seat the wheels but I havent had a problem with them coming out. I would recommend getting the wheels in as well as you can and then hammering down on the chrome piece above the wheels until they slide deeper into place. Just make sure to use a rubber mallet or place a towel between the hammer and the chrome so as not to scratch it up. I'm sitting in this chair right now, had it for a few months and have never had the wheels come off. I do recall having to violently pound them into place when i was first assembling the chair. I almost felt as if I might break something given the force required to properly seat the wheels but I havent had a problem with them coming out. I would recommend getting the wheels in as well as you can and then hammering down on the chrome piece above the wheels until they slide deeper into place. Just make sure to use a rubber mallet or place a towel between the hammer and the chrome so as not to... » Read More I'm sitting in this chair right now, had it for a few months and have never had the wheels come off. I do recall having to violently pound them into place when i was first assembling the chair. I almost felt as if I might break something given the force required to properly seat the wheels but I havent had a problem with them coming out. I would recommend getting the wheels in as well as you can and then hammering down on the chrome piece above the wheels until they slide deeper into place. Just make sure to use a rubber mallet or place a towel between the hammer and the chrome so as not to scratch it up. « Show Less
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Agreed. Make sure the ball is out of the locking space. If that doesn't work, it could be faulty. I received one that didn't latch properly and the seller promptly sent me a new one.
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Take the three parts: the tubular piece with ball end, the clamp itself, and the circular threaded piece (flat on top with three 'wings' on the sides). Holding the circular piece with the threaded end DOWN, and the flat piece updward, slide the tube up through the circular piece so the ball end is pointed down. The ball end should have a small gap around it leaving the threads open to fit into the clamp. Carefully thread the circular piece (with tubular piece insterted ball end down) onto the clamp portion of the piece. Tightening the circular portion will stiffen the post that will be inserted into your wig head. TL;DR Stick the tube/ball portion up through the round piece and then screw that onto the clamp portion.
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Dean is confused, Levi is correct. If the top of the ball head is threaded with a standard thread 3/8-16 or 1/4-20 then this clamp could be attached. I would probably recommend some loctite on the threads especially if usign the reducer, of course this is only a good idea if you are not wanting to remove it anytime soon.
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i just received mine and yes it is tight- -but i used channel lockes on it so i could get a good grip. turn it to the right and the ball will pop loose and it will turn alot easier with use (be sure the knob is point to the top so you can turn it to the right) ps this is not the model i want - i need the one with the solid brass knob, they work better.
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Hold the outer shaft, then rotate one of the inner shafts (clockwise I think). If you can't get it to lock, there may be dust inside the shaft preventing the lock from engaging. The premise is simple. At the end of each inner shaft there's a short threaded rod (screw) protruding on the inside. A small plastic plug threads on this rod. As the piece of plastic grips the inner walls of the slightly larger shaft, it slowly moves up the thread causing it to bind. However, if dust/dirt (especially after you get to use them) gets on the inside it prevents the plastic from catching. To resolve, you should just be able to clean. Pull the shafts apart (past the line that says STOP). As you do, you will see the threads of the screw and the plug (I think it's orange)... keep pulling until the two come apart. Wipe clean the plastic plug and try to clean the inside of the shaft it was trying to rub against. If you don't see the plastic plug it's also possible that the poles were loosened so much that the plastic plug unscrewed completely. Thread it back on, reassemble and you should be good to go.
823867
you just move the ball around until it gets underneath the latch. then push the tab and it should open.
1572150
Good question! Maybe you could pry the ball open at the seam with a knife, replace the 2 little batteries and super glue it back together. I'll try that with one of the "dead" balls that I have and let you know if it worked!
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If you have the Garmin Nuvi gps then just attached the gps to the ball. If you have other brand name gps then the beanbag will not work. call the seller asking them to send you the missing clamp. hope this help.
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At the ends of each rod there should be a groove. Just slide the rod into the wheel and hit the rod with a hammer. It should pop into place. If there are no grooves then you received a defective product.
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I had the same problem and was able to get a replacement. I called the vendor who sold the product (it's on the Amazon invoice), told them what happened, and they ordered a replacement which was sent directly to me.. Great customer service! The wheels shaft break because they don't fit snugly into the slot at the bottom of the leg. The wheel then slips out and breaks when you move the file. After you replace the wheel, try to crimp the slot with a pliers where the wheel is inserted. That may be tough to do. Try inserting flat sided toothpicks into the slot next to the wheel shaft and snap off the ends. This will create a tight fit for the wheel shaft. I had the same problem and was able to get a replacement. I called the vendor who sold the product (it's on the Amazon invoice), told them what happened, and they ordered a replacement which was sent directly to me.. Great customer service! The wheels shaft break because they don't fit snugly into the slot at the bottom of the leg. The wheel then slips out and breaks when you move the file. After you replace the wheel, try to crimp the slot with a pliers where the wheel is inserted. That may be tough to do. Try inserting flat sided toothpicks into the slot next to the wheel shaft and snap... » Read More I had the same problem and was able to get a replacement. I called the vendor who sold the product (it's on the Amazon invoice), told them what happened, and they ordered a replacement which was sent directly to me.. Great customer service! The wheels shaft break because they don't fit snugly into the slot at the bottom of the leg. The wheel then slips out and breaks when you move the file. After you replace the wheel, try to crimp the slot with a pliers where the wheel is inserted. That may be tough to do. Try inserting flat sided toothpicks into the slot next to the wheel shaft and snap off the ends. This will create a tight fit for the wheel shaft. « Show Less
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Loosen the lock nut. Put the spacer in and clamp down the tool and then adjust until it is just barely touching. The instructions are pretty clear that come with the tool. I have only done it once and it worked great. Here is a hint though - if you are getting bad cinches, make sure the ss clamps are clean so that they slide smoothly. Even a little dirt in there will cause them to bind and then you will not get a good connection.