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Eyefly · 03-30-2008, 05:41 PM

Has anyone found a good tool to remove this little "C" clip on the main shaft?

LITHIUMSTATIC · 03-30-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyefly

Has anyone found a good tool to remove this little "C" clip on the main shaft?

You need snap ring pliers.

wlfk · 03-30-2008, 05:53 PM

Called Circlips pliers over here.

I was quite annoyed to need the tool, but in the event it only cost a few £

K

jamesotron99 · 03-30-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlfk

Called Circlips pliers over here.

I was quite annoyed to need the tool, but in the event it only cost a few £

K

Indeed. Check your local hardware store or automotive supply store. You are looking for a set of circlip pliers (external). I think it was only $10 here.

BOOGIE · 03-30-2008, 07:19 PM

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...907&lpage=none

Eyon · 03-31-2008, 04:08 AM

i agree, annoying to buy at first, so i tried doing it without, spent all of £4 from Maplins on some internal/external 90 degree ones, never regretted it! of course they got taken of me at the airport when i had them in my hand luggage by accident, but immediately got some new ones when i was back in the country!

Eyefly · 03-31-2008, 07:39 AM

Gonna check back at Lowes

Finsta · 04-01-2008, 06:28 PM

Here is a good way to think about it. 20 years ago, I was bummed out I had to buy a pair for an associated RC car. 20 years later when I went to work on my logo, I was glad I had them still!!

TheBum · 07-09-2009, 09:25 PM

I know this is an old thread and the Lowes link doesn't work anymore, but I'd like opinions on these:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100348008

Are they big enough for this application? The description says they come with 5 interchangeable tips, but doesn't say what they are.

gravydrive · 07-09-2009, 10:07 PM

These work well for me

http://www.readyheli.com/Mavrikk_C_C...s_p/804375.htm

whaleboy · 07-09-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBum

I know this is an old thread and the Lowes link doesn't work anymore, but I'd like opinions on these:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100348008

Are they big enough for this application? The description says they come with 5 interchangeable tips, but doesn't say what they are.

Ironically, your link doesn't work either...

I had a set that had interchangeable tips, but they were crap. You couldn't tighten the tips enough with the little phillips screw... (terrible design) they kept slipping when I tried to use them, and actually snapped one of the tips on a tight clip. I ordered the one linked previously from ReadyHeli, but haven't had the need to use them yet. Be warned that the pair I received was straight tipped, not the curved pair like they show in the pic.

-David

budgienutz · 07-10-2009, 12:00 AM

i got my Circlips pliers from a dollar shop and it works fine
have a look round there cheap as

Jamesppp · 07-10-2009, 07:13 AM

S K Tools makes a nice, thin profile set that works on both internal and external circlips and snap rigs. To convert between the 2 modes you remoove the pivot bolt which has a knurled head so you it is easy to do with your fingers, turn one side over and re-install the thumb screw.

The first set(7638) is what I have. The 90° tip model will work great on the Logo but the straight one is slim enough to go betwwen the frames.

http://www.mytoolstore.com/sk/sk03192.html

Most cheap sets with interchangeable tips are bulky and cheesy. If your heli is the only thing you will use it on I dont guess it matters but for less than 20 bucks you can get a good set.

Mine are 36 years old..I know because I bought them when I bought my first Harley Davidson....at 18 years old....yeah, Im old

but I like quality tools

TheBum · 07-10-2009, 09:59 AM

I posted this in another thread this morning, but I'll report here to keep the discussion complete. Ace Hardware has a pretty good looking set. It has interchangeable tips at 0 and 90 degrees, but instead of a metal tip held in place by a set screw, it comes with entire heads that are interchangeable.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...ductId=1286443

pjpg · 07-10-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBum

I know this is an old thread and the Lowes link doesn't work anymore, but I'd like opinions on these:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100348008

Are they big enough for this application? The description says they come with 5 interchangeable tips, but doesn't say what they are.

Your link for home Depot did not work. I purchased a channel lock brand from home depot for 20$. It works on internal and external clips and comes with various sizes and or straight and 90 degree tips. Its a well made tool.

TheBum · 07-10-2009, 08:02 PM

Funny. It works for me every time. How about this link (I ripped some of the store and catalog info out of the URL):
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100348008

TheBum · 07-11-2009, 04:47 PM

I finally picked up the Ace one and I'm quite pleased with it. It's smaller than the Channellock and no tools are required to change the heads.

Tintin1977 · 07-13-2009, 11:12 PM

I picked up some Circlips pliers on ebay for les than 10$ shipped. Make sure you get the external circlips pliers that's the one you need for circlips that go around a shaft. If the circlip goes inside the shaft to lock it you need internal circlip pliers!

Here's where i got mine:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/7-Heavy-Duty-Exte...3%3A1|294%3A50

The only thing I had to do is file down the end just a tad to remove some metal flashing.

Martin

03-30-2008, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eyefly Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2005	"C" clip tool Has anyone found a good tool to remove this little "C" clip on the main shaft?

07-09-2009, 09:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	I know this is an old thread and the Lowes link doesn't work anymore, but I'd like opinions on these: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100348008 Are they big enough for this application? The description says they come with 5 interchangeable tips, but doesn't say what they are. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

07-10-2009, 07:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jamesppp Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	S K Tools makes a nice, thin profile set that works on both internal and external circlips and snap rigs. To convert between the 2 modes you remoove the pivot bolt which has a knurled head so you it is easy to do with your fingers, turn one side over and re-install the thumb screw. The first set(7638) is what I have. The 90° tip model will work great on the Logo but the straight one is slim enough to go betwwen the frames. http://www.mytoolstore.com/sk/sk03192.html Most cheap sets with interchangeable tips are bulky and cheesy. If your heli is the only thing you will use it on I dont guess it matters but for less than 20 bucks you can get a good set. Mine are 36 years old..I know because I bought them when I bought my first Harley Davidson....at 18 years old....yeah, Im old but I like quality tools __________________ Compass7HV,Sk720HeliJive120HV Pyro 700 52L allHV Outrage 550: Scorpion 4020-1390,CC125A ESC,WR ESC Logo 5003D Scorpion Sk720 4020-1100, Blade130X MCPX TT E-620 SE x 2: Scorpion 4025-740 200srx, nano qx JR Parkmites x 2

07-10-2009, 09:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	I posted this in another thread this morning, but I'll report here to keep the discussion complete. Ace Hardware has a pretty good looking set. It has interchangeable tips at 0 and 90 degrees, but instead of a metal tip held in place by a set screw, it comes with entire heads that are interchangeable. http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...ductId=1286443 __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

07-10-2009, 08:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Funny. It works for me every time. How about this link (I ripped some of the store and catalog info out of the URL): http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100348008 __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

03-30-2008, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
wlfk Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007	Called Circlips pliers over here. I was quite annoyed to need the tool, but in the event it only cost a few £ K

03-30-2008, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
BOOGIE Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006	http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...907&lpage=none

03-31-2008, 04:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Eyon My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	i agree, annoying to buy at first, so i tried doing it without, spent all of £4 from Maplins on some internal/external 90 degree ones, never regretted it! of course they got taken of me at the airport when i had them in my hand luggage by accident, but immediately got some new ones when i was back in the country!

03-31-2008, 07:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eyefly Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2005	Gonna check back at Lowes

04-01-2008, 06:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Finsta My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007	Here is a good way to think about it. 20 years ago, I was bummed out I had to buy a pair for an associated RC car. 20 years later when I went to work on my logo, I was glad I had them still!!

07-09-2009, 10:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
gravydrive Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007	These work well for me http://www.readyheli.com/Mavrikk_C_C...s_p/804375.htm

07-10-2009, 12:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
budgienutz Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	i got my Circlips pliers from a dollar shop and it works fine have a look round there cheap as

07-11-2009, 04:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	I finally picked up the Ace one and I'm quite pleased with it. It's smaller than the Channellock and no tools are required to change the heads. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

07-13-2009, 11:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tintin1977 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	I picked up some Circlips pliers on ebay for les than 10$ shipped. Make sure you get the external circlips pliers that's the one you need for circlips that go around a shaft. If the circlip goes inside the shaft to lock it you need internal circlip pliers! Here's where i got mine: http://cgi.ebay.ca/7-Heavy-Duty-Exte...3%3A1\|294%3A50 The only thing I had to do is file down the end just a tad to remove some metal flashing. Martin __________________ Martin Logo 500 3D : Edge flybarless 553mm, Scorpion 4025-1100, Scorpion 120A, S9452, S9254, Mini V-Bar 4.0, Hercules 10A, Flightmax 6S 5000mAh 25C.

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