Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Jammed on flick

Eric D. Verzola · 7 · 3198
« previous next »
Pages: 1   Go Down

Offline Eric D. Verzola

  • New User
    • Posts: 1
Jammed on flick
on: December 06, 2016, 09:57:41 PM
I have an older Gerber multiplier pocket tool, U.S PATENT 5142721 5212844-- here is what is happening: when I "flick" it out to open it gets caught about 2/3 of the way out and the handles---won't open as a result, I love this tool , I have had it for over 20 years when I got into the Army but I recently retired. HELP!
IMG_1335-1.jpg
* IMG_1335-1.jpg (Filesize: 128.35 KB)
IMG_1336.jpg
* IMG_1336.jpg (Filesize: 127.49 KB)

us Offline Poncho65

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 86,008
Re: Jammed on flick
Reply #1 on: December 06, 2016, 10:26:33 PM
First off welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:

I would check to see if anything is jammed in there preventing this :think: Has it been dropped lately casuing it to bind it maybe ??? Hope you get it figured out though :tu:
Merit Badges Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Must update or add a page on the Multitool.org Multitool Encyclopedia Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days. Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the Leatherman MiniTool for thirty (30) consecutive days. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) In the spirit of the Batman utility belt. A 30 day challenge were you have to have at least 2 things clipped to your belt (preferably more). Start a thread and post a picture of your clipped gear each day for 30 days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Only for the 14th year Anniversary Challenge. Post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. You have one of your pictures in the 2020 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the LM Crunch  Multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the keychain for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. You have one of your pictures in the 2019 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2018 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2017 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,517
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: Jammed on flick
Reply #2 on: December 06, 2016, 10:34:14 PM
I don't know if it's just a trick of the light, but it looks like the plier pivot has become displaced....  :think: maybe that's jamming up where the handles narrow :shrug:

Of course if it's a trick of the light, I could be completely wrong  :D


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad

gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,517
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: Jammed on flick
Reply #3 on: December 06, 2016, 10:36:40 PM
If you unscrew the dome capped screws either side of the release buttons, you will be able to open the tool up for a closer look, and slide the plier unit manually up and down each channel to see where it's catching.


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad

scotland Offline Gareth

  • Admin Team
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 36,704
Re: Jammed on flick
Reply #4 on: December 06, 2016, 10:56:54 PM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on December 06, 2016, 10:34:14 PM
I don't know if it's just a trick of the light, but it looks like the plier pivot has become displaced....  :think: maybe that's jamming up where the handles narrow :shrug:

Of course if it's a trick of the light, I could be completely wrong  :D

Good spot mate, that doesn't look right to me either.  My guess is that it's hitting the handle pivot rather than sliding up along side it.
Be excellent to each other and always know where your towel is.
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Start a new thread with photos of camping, including those showing preferred camping equipment Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC

gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,517
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: Jammed on flick
Reply #5 on: December 06, 2016, 11:19:35 PM
Glad it's not just my eyes.

Eric, do what I said with removing the screws and the release button assembly. It's possible the pivot rivet in the plier head is "floating" due to wear, or worst case scenario is that it has sheared. If it's floating, you may be able to peen it out a bit, or do the centre punch trick with it. If it has sheared, I would send / email pictures to Gerber and see if they can fix it without just sending you a new replacement tool.

If they can't help, maybe we can. These "Mr Pinchy" tools as we call them, crop up every so often on ebay or in our for sale/trade forum. You could always grab one of those as a donor to pinch the plier head from to get yours back working again  :cheers:


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad

gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,517
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: Jammed on flick
Reply #6 on: December 07, 2016, 07:26:53 AM
Oh, and welcome to the forum  :cheers:

 :D


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad

Pages: 1   Go Up
 

Donations
Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $152.99
PayPal Fees: $8.68
Net Balance: $144.31
Below Goal: $155.69
Site Currency: USD
48% 
April Donations

Community Links
Multitool.org
Multitool Gallery
Multitool Encyclopedia
SAKWiki
Swiss Army Knights

Powered by EzPortal