q snaps can be difficult to take off (arthritis) are these clamps easier to remove?
1676021
I would say they're kind of hard to get off. They hold the rods so tightly that slipping them off is sometimes a chore.
1343234
Not sure. They don't come off easily and I'm afraid to use force in case I would loosen or break the joints.
1810982
Been using these for years and finally wore a couple out. Easy to remove and re-attach. Even my wife with arthritic hands can use these - except where I have put them on and made them too tight.
1709783
No I do not think so. These are amazing and so easy to use but the best part about them is they latch easily which make them easy to remove if necessary.
822044
Not difficult at all. The friction fit is enough to keep it on, but not so tight that is difficult to get off. I've been very happy with it.
1397322
I use a knife and gently press on each one of the tabs/fasteners. It takes a while. It's a real pain to get off.
1440595
I usually slide mine off to the side to remove them. Try putting strips of fabric under each clamp. They'll help with removing clamps, and they'll improve the clamp's grip on the fabric when you pull it taut. Tutorial: http://curiosities808.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/embroidery-tools-qsnaps-tutorial/
900661
If you have arthritis, no. They are on there pretty tight. I'm 31 and I sometimes have trouble getting them open.
1407580
Yes, they're very easy to remove. Too easy, in fact.. my son figured it out in a couple of weeks.
222321
"Easily" is a strong word. The bolts do snap in and out of the plastic, some more easily than others. I've had to use a hammer to tap them out once or twice when removing them. I get the feeling that they will loosen considerably the more that they are removed from the plastic. I haven't tried removing any of the nuts yet.
321069
My wife has severe arthritis and she is able to handle these clips, no problem. They are large, so they handle easier then regular laundry pins.Louis
1193267
I have arthritis and find the clips easier to use than pins. They are easier to pick up and are very handy for bindings. No pins to accidentily get poked with when you pick up blocks or completed quilts on which you use them .
1825160
They are really hard to crimp. Even using the proper crimper. Without them you wont get even pressure and probaby spring leaks in the future. Also the real crimper ratchets so if you have to change your grip on it, it wont release the clamp. Basically the extra 55 bucks is totally worth it.
674047
I find them easy to remove. Grasp both sides of the top with your thumb and middle finger and pull straight up. No need for finger nails or going from side to side.
2204472
They snap on very firmly, they can be a little tough to remove even when you want to.
1430810
Wow, the snaps on mine are tight but I haven't experienced this. I would try gripping the mesh in between the 2 snaps but close to one of them and pulling apart from there, or carefully pry between the two halves of the snap itself with a screwdriver. Good Luck and I hope that helps!!!
1952661
yes, they can be a bit hard to turn. My mom had arthritis I her hands, too. She would have difficulty with theses knobs.