Don't external snap rings go around the outside of a shaft? The phrase "Self-Opening Spring-Loaded Handles" is used for both internal and external models. That's confusing. I assume you have to squeeze the handles to open the jaws to make the ring...
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Correct, when you squeeze the handle, the jaws enlarge, opposite of what you'd expect from needle-nose pliers. There is a small spring, in the pliers, that holds the handles "open" for you, so that when you are done placing the snap ring, the jaws return to the closed position ready for the next snap ring. Confusing, but intuitive when you are using them since new snap rings are essentially closed, and you'd have floppy handled pliers without the "self-opening spring-loaded handles."
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I agree... ours did not fit. My husband took his Dremel and made a small opening in the channel to allow the Snap and Grow special bolt to slide into the channel. The top side fit because the end of the channel was open... so you could slide it in. Not so with the bottom... hence the Dremel option.
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Also, if I may make a suggestion. I carry my extension inside the small side pockets that my Leatherman came with. However, it can slide right out of those and as such is very easy to loose. Near the end of the extension you can see three rings cut into the tool. I went to the plumbing section of Home Depot. I bought a pack of rubber washers, #83 O-rings 1/2" outside diameter x 5/16" inside diameter x 3/32" thick. I put 3 of the washers on the tool, one at each ring cut into the tip. This prevents the extension from sliding out of the side pockets of the nylon pouch that came with my Leatherman. The tools that come with a leather pouch may differ.
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They must have changed the design .. The model I have, the handle comes in three pieces that fit into each other. I've had other products that have telescoping handles, and they tightened or loosened by twisting them. Hope this might help.
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I took a small Jewlers flat head screw driver and slid the "shaft" over to the side and it pops right out. Sorry, i can't remember which side it was that i did it from(right or left). it is very easy so don't do anything that is too hard because it shouldn't hard and you'll wind up breaking something. then on the side of the part of the batt grip that goes up into the camera there is a place to store the lid... hope that helps
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They are very (!very!) tough right at first if you lock them all the way until they snap over the catch. Just focus your force right on the tip of the lever (use leverage to your advantage) and they'll pop open. Don't worry about pushing too hard. They won't break. After a week of using them, the catch will soften up and become easier. Honestly though, don't lock them down until they catch. You really only need that if you're going to be dropping them using bumpers. For regular lifts, close them just snug to the outside of the catch, but don't snap over and lock them. In this configuration they are essentially the same as regular Lock-Jaws. They still won't move, trust me. I know it seems odd, as this is likely why you ordered this version, but I really don't find its needed for 90% of your lifts.
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There is an opening in the plastic housing thru which you can thread a string / thin rope, which in turn can be connected to a key ring or chain. The opening in the housing is too small / thin / delicate to be used directly with a normal sized double-ring.
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As soon as the mechanism is retracted the blade will fall out of its place in the handle. I also tried to ''flick'' the blade open without use of locking mechanism and was successful in doin so. As far as ''gravitational pull'' opening the blade that's not going to happen it has to be operated manually in some fashion. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this knife, I have not once used it however it's still my favorite knife. Solid construction sharp as a razor, thin ( without the clip) I keep mine in my wallet. Hope this helps!!
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You're referring to the little wire deal attached to one of the handles? On the set the I have it does provide a little spring-back action. Not much, but enough that it opens the handles to allow me to reposition the clippers for the next cut. Obviously you need to move the little clip so that it's pointing towards the clipping end of the clippers. By the design of it, it can't-not open the handles after squeezing them closed. If yours doesn't, maybe the clip isn't bent quite enough. Maybe use some pliers and bend the clip a little more? Hope it helps.
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You hang them on the circular bit. Much easier the the traditional chains. One arm goes through . Then you close them. If that makes sense .
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Hi Ann, That's correct, there is no mechanism to hold the arbor....it's design with a taper fit, so that when pushed up into the chuck it fits with a tight snug...the unit comes with a wedge tool to remove the arbor from the chuck when you need a different size arbor to handle drill bits that don't fit the arbor they sell you with the drill press. Hope this answered your question..
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The ring offers spring tension to sockets to retain it on the drive and the pin offers another means of retaining socket on drive by locking into the hole on drive side of sockets. The pin works great to keep impact swivel sockects from flying off. However, they are harder to remove from drive of impact. You actually have to push the pin down to remove socket. Unlike the retaining ring, you would simply pull off.
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Are you talking about the long handle or the short, cross-wise handle? If your long handle is loose, twist the ring that you would hang it from, at the end of the handle, clockwise to tighten it. Mine was loose as well. You might have to stick something through the ring to get enough leverage, unless you're an Amazon!
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Twist the purple handle part, and u see the opening enlarging so u can stick ur bits in. Hopes this helps;)
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The ones without the metal bar (D-ring) for tightening are MUCH harder to use on yourself!!! If you are the only one using it, though, once you (finally) get it adjusted right you can just slip it on and off without loosening it. Having the D-rind makes a world of difference, especially for using to take your own blood pressure.
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There are holders on the tool that normally go over the coil spring. When using the bridge they attach to the bridge and not to the spring itself. Works well for springs that are too short for the tool to grab the coils - I used it on front strut springs on a Subaru outback, couldn't have used the compressor on this car without the bridge.
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If its like the two we purchased then no it is really designed as a 360 crank handle and would be to be mounted on a block or off to the side to allow full rotation without interference to your hand. And I believe it is the exact model. As a matter of fact I really needed a right hand and left hand version. But had to mount one 90 degrees to allow for handle rotation.