600 Repair

[Sea Monster]

Don't see me here often eh?

Well my Wife's MP600 needs a bit of TLC - the panels that hole the plier head into the handles have gone missing (I don't have a pic - the little clips on the outside of the slide?)

Before I just bin it and give her a LM  - Does anyone have any clever ideas on how to fix it?
(I'm nowhere near a Gerber dealer or facility, so I can't get genuine parts at this point)

[kingofswords]

Do you mean the c clips that hold the pliers? I if so you can request them on their site http://www.gerbergear.com/Meet-Gerber/Support/Warranty-Information

Says near bottom I think,really easy to put on

[macabee]

Do you mean the c clips that hold the pliers? I if so you can request them on their site http://www.gerbergear.com/Meet-Gerber/Support/Warranty-Information

Says near bottom I think,really easy to put on

It is actually on the FAQ page:
http://www.gerbergear.com/Meet-Gerber/Contact-Us/Frequently-Asked-Questions

Cheers

[Poncho65]

I have never needed parts for any of the MTs but they have always been good enough to mail me parts for a couple other things Gerber that I have Can't hurt to just email them and see 

[rdub934]

Aren't they essentially just master link clips off of a bike chain? You might try a bike shop. But I think going through Gerber is the best bet, since the piece has a little bit of bend to it that the master link would lack.

[Sea Monster]

Aren't they essentially just master link clips off of a bike chain? You might try a bike shop. But I think going through Gerber is the best bet, since the piece has a little bit of bend to it that the master link would lack.

That's what I'm hoping.

Oh, I'll get the proper gerber ones eventually, but current circumstances require a temporary solution. I'm going to try to get some bike links, if that doesn't work, I don't know, super heavy duty paperclips? 

[rdub934]

Aren't they essentially just master link clips off of a bike chain? You might try a bike shop. But I think going through Gerber is the best bet, since the piece has a little bit of bend to it that the master link would lack.

That's what I'm hoping.

Oh, I'll get the proper gerber ones eventually, but current circumstances require a temporary solution. I'm going to try to get some bike links, if that doesn't work, I don't know, super heavy duty paperclips? 

I am sure that the bike clips will work. Maybe just not as well, but they should at least be functional. The trick will be finding the right size

[lowtech]

Rdub, If you don´t need the clips on the plierhead from our trade, I can send a pair downunder to seamonster.

[rdub934]

Rdub, If you don´t need the clips on the plierhead from our trade, I can send a pair downunder to seamonster.

Good idea! I don't need them, as I can just reuse the ones that are currently on my MP600, so please hook seamonster up if you want to.

[jday2727]

Rdub, If you don´t need the clips on the plierhead from our trade, I can send a pair downunder to seamonster.

Rdub, If you don´t need the clips on the plierhead from our trade, I can send a pair downunder to seamonster.

Good idea! I don't need them, as I can just reuse the ones that are currently on my MP600, so please hook seamonster up if you want to.

Good job guys! MTO is an awesome place!

[Sea Monster]

I can send a pair downunder to seamonster.

Danke, aber ich bin näher als sie denken.

entschudligung, mein deutsch ist schlecht.

[lowtech]

Das Deutsch ist völlig in Ordnung. Ich warte auf ein Adresse, dann sende ich die Clips.

[macabee]

What is the correct bit to undo the rivet's on the MP600 handle?

Assistance appreciated.

Cheers

[zoidberg]

What is the correct bit to undo the rivet's on the MP600 handle?

Assistance appreciated.

Cheers

If you mean the fastener for the tools then heat it with a lighter to break the loctite and undo it with pliers.

[gregozedobe]

What is the correct bit to undo the rivet's on the MP600 handle?

If you mean the fastener for the tools then heat it with a lighter to break the loctite and undo it with pliers.

Or you can order a specific Gerber tool from an helpful MTO member 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61708.msg1186359.html#msg1186359

[macabee]

What is the correct bit to undo the rivet's on the MP600 handle?

If you mean the fastener for the tools then heat it with a lighter to break the loctite and undo it with pliers.

Or you can order a specific Gerber tool from an helpful MTO member 

Thanks

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61708.msg1186359.html#msg1186359

[tattoosteve99]

What is the correct bit to undo the rivet's on the MP600 handle?

If you mean the fastener for the tools then heat it with a lighter to break the loctite and undo it with pliers.

Or you can order a specific Gerber tool from an helpful MTO member 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61708.msg1186359.html#msg1186359

This^^. Me being a huge Gerber fan, these work better than pliers and keeps it from looking like crap when your done.

[WoodsDuck]

Don't forget you can also use a camera lens wrench.

[Sea Monster]

I appreciate Lowtechs offer , however for the moment I am unable to come up with a delivery address,

That said I've managed to conjure up some friends who can receive mail for me, and might be able to forward it on later, so I contacted Gerber -

A package was shipped to you on 06/16/2016 via Raven to the following address:

Dagon, Herr von Salzwasser.
C/O
William Wallace


Until then, I guess LM Wave will get all the glory while the Gerber wallows in convalescence.

 

[lowtech]

You are welcome to them. should you need them later on when you have an address, let me know.

[Sea Monster]

Well, the winged monkeys did their bit, and now the ol 600 is up and going again.

Thanks to Gerber (and the team at the Pony Express who got the parts to me).