Nothing a quick grinding, sanding and sharpen won't fix.
It looks like that Spirit took a beating getting used on machinery? How are the locks holding up?
Quote from: firiki on March 10, 2017, 11:06:37 AMIt looks like that Spirit took a beating getting used on machinery? How are the locks holding up?still waiting for Victorinox's replyLocks are as good as new!
their reply three days ago was very polite and well written, but not what I expected. They told me that I had to send them the tool (shipping costs at my expense of course) and they'd send it to Vic's Maintenance dept (since they weren't able to solve the issue by themselves or by their means) and then I'd be given an estimated cost for the repair.Obviously I said no thanks and will keep the tool as is.Too much time and hassle, and $, for a tool that's still in working condition!
I think there's a minimum charge for repair jobs on Swisstools, €12 if I remember correctly?So that Spirit is still useable? I get the impression the pliers teeth are quite worn. What about the wiggle, is it worse than on the Swisstools? Quote from: zoidberg on February 25, 2017, 07:24:17 AMNothing a quick grinding, sanding and sharpen won't fix.Loose handles?
Quote from: firiki on April 03, 2017, 09:06:33 PMI think there's a minimum charge for repair jobs on Swisstools, €12 if I remember correctly?So that Spirit is still useable? I get the impression the pliers teeth are quite worn. What about the wiggle, is it worse than on the Swisstools? Quote from: zoidberg on February 25, 2017, 07:24:17 AMNothing a quick grinding, sanding and sharpen won't fix.Loose handles? 15€ minimum they told me yesterday, add to that the shipping costs, waiting time...Handles do wiggle and dance around a bit, misaligned plier jaws (1-2 mm) and general rattling sounds and loose feeling.But I'll live with that
I never send it to Vic myself.I hand it in at a retailer, who sends it back with it's suplier.Takes longer, but no shipping cost, just the "maintenance cost".
Quote from: firiki on April 03, 2017, 09:06:33 PMI think there's a minimum charge for repair jobs on Swisstools, €12 if I remember correctly?So that Spirit is still useable? I get the impression the pliers teeth are quite worn. What about the wiggle, is it worse than on the Swisstools? Quote from: zoidberg on February 25, 2017, 07:24:17 AMNothing a quick grinding, sanding and sharpen won't fix.Loose handles? Hammer.
Quote from: zoidberg on April 04, 2017, 01:02:41 PMQuote from: firiki on April 03, 2017, 09:06:33 PMI think there's a minimum charge for repair jobs on Swisstools, €12 if I remember correctly?So that Spirit is still useable? I get the impression the pliers teeth are quite worn. What about the wiggle, is it worse than on the Swisstools? Quote from: zoidberg on February 25, 2017, 07:24:17 AMNothing a quick grinding, sanding and sharpen won't fix.Loose handles? Hammer.Was that a noun or a verb Obviously, that would be the first choice. Having noticed some lateral play on my Spirit I wondered what happens if I tighen it up too much through this delicate procedure. I guess breaking it loose again through use is the answer.
Quote from: firiki on April 04, 2017, 10:17:02 PMQuote from: zoidberg on April 04, 2017, 01:02:41 PMQuote from: firiki on April 03, 2017, 09:06:33 PMI think there's a minimum charge for repair jobs on Swisstools, €12 if I remember correctly?So that Spirit is still useable? I get the impression the pliers teeth are quite worn. What about the wiggle, is it worse than on the Swisstools? Quote from: zoidberg on February 25, 2017, 07:24:17 AMNothing a quick grinding, sanding and sharpen won't fix.Loose handles? Hammer.Was that a noun or a verb Obviously, that would be the first choice. Having noticed some lateral play on my Spirit I wondered what happens if I tighen it up too much through this delicate procedure. I guess breaking it loose again through use is the answer. Yeah use a lightweight hammer, lots of little taps, checking often.