Tip: securing the SOG 1/4 inch socket driver spring to avoid loss

[parnass]

I bought a SOG hex bit accessory kit today and promptly encountered a problem described by other PowerLock owners.

The SOG 1/4" socket driver has a C-shaped spring which helps hold the accessory bit socket to the driver.  The spring is not firmly connected to the driver and is easily lost as it flies off the tool.  I found the spring inside my slipper after a long search. 

Installing a short section of heat shrink tubing secures the spring to the driver better than relying on the spring tension alone.   My PowerLock has a thin shim separating the socket driver from the adjacent tool, a bottle opener/medium flat blade screwdriver.  The shim provides enough clearance so the heat shrink tubing does not interfere with the bottle opener or the scissors on the other side of the driver.

[David]

That's a clever solution Parnass. Thanks!

[MultiMat]

  you have been busy with the heat shrink + SOGs combo 

[Zed]

Thanks for that idea mate as was wondering about this 

[Jamie_M]

I'll definitely have to give this a try.

[kirk13]

Neat idea!I krimp the spring in a bit tighter to hold tension on the spring,but that looks good!

[Syph007]

Hmm is heat shrink the new duct tape?  Ive only used it on soldered wire joints, now you got me thinking.