where can i get Manson type C-clips??

[hoz53]

just wonder where i can get those bushing retainer clips used on manson reamers?? i know i can get some from manson but was also looking for a different source—- thanks

 

[DaveTooley]

What size and how many do you want? I very seldom lose one.

 

[liljoe]

Mcmaster Carr.
Not exactly sure of the size but the small ones are about $10 per hundred.
Joe

 

[hoz53]

Mcmaster Carr.
Not exactly sure of the size but the small ones are about $10 per hundred.
Joe

thanks Joe- i was looking at their catalog and ill go measure one.

 

[hoz53]

What size and how many do you want? I very seldom lose one.

mabie i need a class on how to install/ remove them. lol—. the ones i have are 22 and 6mm bushings. thanks dave

 

[DaveTooley]

mabie i need a class on how to install/ remove them. lol—. the ones i have are 22 and 6mm bushings. thanks dave

Here's how I do it.
Tools; very small screwdriver
Hold with your left hand, place butt end against your chest, place your first finger under the e-clip, stop the rotation with your thumb, push on the clip end with your right hand. You keep the clip captured up against the reamer that way. I'm headed for the shop. I'll take a picture.

 

[Tucker65]

mabie i need a class on how to install/ remove them. lol—. the ones i have are 22 and 6mm bushings. thanks dave

If you're having trouble keeping them from flying across the room try installing/removing them inside a plastic bag.

 

[hoz53]

Here's how I do it.
Tools; very small screwdriver
Hold with your left hand, place butt end against your chest, place your first finger under the e-clip, stop the rotation with your thumb, push on the clip end with your right hand. You keep the clip captured up against the reamer that way. I'm headed for the shop. I'll take a picture.

thanks again dave — i have a very small pair of needle nose that have worked best for me. sounds like your method is better idea though. i will try it.

 

[hoz53]

If you're having trouble keeping them from flying across the room try installing/removing them inside a plastic bag.

i knew about the plastic bag idea and i have launched a few of the clips. i havent used the bag idea though because its enough trying to get the clip on/off it without messing with the bag - for me anyhow— thanks

 

[DaveTooley]

Just catch the e -clip with a small screwdriver and push it off.

 

[LVLAaron]

These are also helpful. 1 dollar at the horrible freight.

 

[tobnpr]

I use a pair of cheap snap-ring pliers where I ground one set of jaws to be thin enough to press into the C-clip slot. Stick the reamer down into a small box so that if the clip goes flying... and just put the jaws on each side of the reamer into the slot and press down.

 

[hoz53]

Just catch the e -clip with a small screwdriver and push it off.

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oic- i actually took a piece of shim stock the same thickness as groove and cut a little slot in it then pushed against both ends of clip. it kind of worked. thanks for the help

 

[hoz53]

I use a pair of cheap snap-ring pliers where I ground one set of jaws to be thin enough to press into the C-clip slot. Stick the reamer down into a small box so that if the clip goes flying... and just put the jaws on each side of the reamer into the slot and press down.

thats a good idea to— thanks

 

[hoz53]

These are also helpful. 1 dollar at the horrible freight.
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ive got some dental pics- mabie they would work. thanks

 

[Dusty Stevens]

These are also helpful. 1 dollar at the horrible freight.
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You ever stabbed yourself with those? Horrible pain

 

[Walt Krafft]

I ground a slot in a screw driver so it pushes on both ends of the clip. It will push it enough to get it off without launching it.

 

[hoz53]

You ever stabbed yourself with those? Horrible pain

i was thinking of that to cause i have

 

[hoz53]

I ground a slot in a screw driver so it pushes on both ends of the clip. It will push it enough to get it off without launching it.

thanks walt— thats similar to my idea with the shim stock but i think the screw driver would be alot better with the built in handle.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

thanks walt— thats similar to my idea with the shim stock but i think the screw driver would be alot better with the built in handle.

Little stubby screwdriver would be perfect