Sold/Expired Feeler for metal boot retaining ring for Macs tri-edc

[gonefishing]

How about just nicely drilled holes for needle nose pliers? The notches look nice but are not functional.

That's what I was thinking. Snap ring pliers would be ideal I think. 6 bucks on Amazon.

 

[gunga]

Geez man. You guys are taking over and fixing all the issues I've had with Mac's. Wish I kept mine. Oh well...

 

[euroken]

Count me in for one please!

 

[Nicrod]

My V10 retaining ring has the notches opposite side of yours.

Holes would be ideal for removal.
Maybe just two. Like Ku E switches.

 

[gonefishing]

My V10 retaining ring has the notches opposite side of yours.

Holes would be ideal for removal.
Maybe just two. Like Ku E switches.

Anyone have a pic of the switch?

 

[IsaacL]

Did a quick mock-up in Inventor. I'm going off a CAD drawing of the McClicky but I don't have any calipers at the moment so all the other measurements were taken with a drafting rule. I can email the model as a .DWG .STP or whatever you need Nick.

 

[IsaacL]

Not mine...Steve Ku V10R e-switch with two holes. I can put any number of holes in the ring, all I have to do is change the n value in the circular pattern tool.

Anyone have a pic of the switch?

 

[gonefishing]

Did a quick mock-up in Inventor. I'm going off a CAD drawing of the McClicky but I don't have any calipers at the moment so all the other measurements were taken with a drafting rule. I can email the model as a .DWG .STP or whatever you need Nick.

This is awesome! Thank you Isaac! I think the way talks have progressed is that maybe 2 holes would be ideal. Large enough to get some pliers in. I'm just not sure there is enough clearance. I was thinking split ring pliers would be ideal. I'm trying to avoid having a special tool made.

This is an awesome start!

 

[gonefishing]

Not mine...Steve Ku V10R e-switch with two holes. I can put any number of holes in the ring, all I have to do is change the n value in the circular pattern tool.

I see now. Its a raised ring it looks like. Like a bunt cake mold (don't ask why I know that!) Does anyone know what tool he uses to insert them?

 

[IsaacL]

What looks like a bunt mold is actually the housing for the entire e-switch. This is a better shot (also not mine...it shows the switch outside the body.

You mean like this? :thumbsup:

 

[Nicrod]

Nice work isaac!

I think that is just what we need!

Good job man

Nick

 

[IsaacL]

I would like to address the concerns about compatability...The McGizmo clicky switch is a standardized part with 11/16"-20 UNS threads...same goes for the boot (minus the threads). The retention ring will fit any McClicky tail setup that's threaded 11/16"-20 like the Tri-EDC and XML-EDC are.

 

[gonefishing]

I would like to address the concerns about compatability...The McGizmo clicky switch is a standardized part with 11/16"-20 UNS threads...same goes for the boot (minus the threads). The retention ring will fit any McClicky tail setup that's threaded 11/16"-20 like the Tri-EDC and XML-EDC are.

Thanks Isaac!

 

[gonefishing]

What looks like a bunt mold is actually the housing for the entire e-switch. This is a better shot...it shows the switch outside the body.

You mean like this? :thumbsup:

This is perfect! But what tool? I found this http://m.homedepot.com/p/Channelloc...obileweb_pip_rr-1-_-203683894-_-100348008-_-N.

A little spendy but I'm going to use it for my strider knife as well. What size did you make the whole?

 

[CMAG]

HF has cheep snap ring pliers with assortment of tips
Also a simple spanner wrench can be made with some bar stock a drill press and a couple broken drill bits for the pins

 

[IsaacL]

FWIW, I just use a bent plastic coated paper clip

I made the holes 1.25mm in diameter (in that picture they are 1.00mm). They could (emphasis on 'could') be widened more if need be...but too much more and they will weaken the ring or blow out some of the threads...LOL

Edit: I am 100% in agreement with CMAG. For my 'other' project, I have to design a custom spanner for the tail assembly. Something similar could be made for these, although cost might be prohibitive....

 

[gonefishing]

HF has cheep snap ring pliers with assortment of tips
Also a simple spanner wrench can be made with some bar stock a drill press and a couple broken drill bits for the pins

I'm debating weather or not to have a tool made for this application. My thought process is if you loose the tool, a readily available alternative should be available or easily made.

So this design that Isaac so kindly put together seems to fit the bill. I'll let this thread run for a few more days, but it seems like this design is the winner.

 

[CMAG]

Will this thread become the sale thread?

 

[gonefishing]

Will this thread become the sale thread?

I don't think so. It's already the pretty busy. I would first contact those who had interest based on comments in this thread, and then post a separate for sale thread.

 

[CMAG]

I don't think so. It's already the pretty busy. I would first contact those who had interest based on comments in this thread, and then post a separate for sale thread.

:thumbsup:Cool