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us Offline turbov21

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Stick PST handle
on: May 25, 2009, 02:29:47 AM
My PST has a handle that, once you fully open it, takes a heck of a lot of pressure (and uncomfortably tricky hand positioning) to close.  The handle gets stuck open.  Everything else is fine.  There's a little bit of rush on the pliers, but nothing that impedes usage.  It's just the handle.

This afternoon I tried spraying Liquid Wrench on it.  Almost seemed worse.  I wiped as much of that off as I could, then I applied oil.  A bit better, but still sticky as all get out.  Is there some other way to loosen up a tight handle on a riveted PST that I'm missing?

I've no plans to EDC this, so it doesn't need to be perfect.  I just want to take proper care of my tools.  Thanks!  :salute:

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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #1 on: May 25, 2009, 02:56:15 AM
Just a thought but possibly since it's riveted it may have been like that since it was made and probably won't get a whole lot better :-\ But since I don't have 1 someone else who knows more will probably be along any minute ;) :D
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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #2 on: May 25, 2009, 03:28:57 PM
If it is gunked up then you might want to try hot water and washing-up liquid.  Get it in there and work it around a lot.  Dry it off as much as possible and then add your lubricant of choice. 
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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #3 on: May 25, 2009, 10:25:32 PM
I rinsed and then let the PST soak in hot water for a few minutes.  Then I dried it off with a hair dryer.  Now I've got it the sticky hinge soaking in a couple of fingers of Listerine, which is the most alcohol-like substance I could lay my hands on.  I'll check back with it in an hour or two and see if it's helped.

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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #4 on: May 26, 2009, 02:27:03 AM
I hope it works out for ya :tu:
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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #5 on: May 26, 2009, 02:28:26 AM
If all else fails, I recommend using a dry film lubricant like Liquid Wrench Dry Film Lubricant or Tuf Glide. That cuts friction..
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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #6 on: May 26, 2009, 07:20:32 AM
Well the water and Listerine helped, but I think Poncho65 may have been on to something about the tight rivets.

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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #7 on: May 26, 2009, 11:35:12 AM
My riveted PST is tight to open as well, but only really at the end (if that makes any sense  :think:).
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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #8 on: May 26, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
My riveted PST's handle with the lanyard ring attached to it quite a bit tighter too open, compared to the other side , especially in the last 1/3 of the opening process (I think like Ben's).

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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #9 on: May 26, 2009, 12:53:13 PM
Quote from: MultiMat on May 26, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
My riveted PST's handle with the lanyard ring attached to it quite a bit tighter too open, compared to the other side , especially in the last 1/3 of the opening process (I think like Ben's).

That explained it better than me - thanks.
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Re: Stick PST handle
Reply #10 on: May 26, 2009, 03:37:17 PM
It's the lanyard handle, so...yeah.  Looks like it's not just mine.  Thanks, guys.

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