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Rebar - Lock Spring Play

us Offline italophil

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Rebar - Lock Spring Play
on: August 20, 2017, 01:50:51 PM
I recently ordered a Coyote colored Rebar from Cabela's. It arrived yesterday and the first thing that stood out to me is that he lock on one handle rattles. On further investigation, I saw that the spring doesn't touch the lock. There is a 1-2mm gap, unlike on the other side or any other Leatherman I have that uses that type mechanism (Wave, Crunch). The tools also have considerable up and down play, because the lock up isn't tight.

Has anyone seen this before and is there an easy fix, or should I just send it back?





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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #1 on: August 20, 2017, 01:59:11 PM
Send it back


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us Offline SteveC

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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #2 on: August 20, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
I agree with Al, that isn't right .


us Offline Aloha

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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #3 on: August 20, 2017, 02:42:42 PM
Yup, send it back.  That doesnt look right at all. 
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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #4 on: August 20, 2017, 03:16:33 PM
 :oops:

Thanks for the input guys. Now I just need to decide on refund or exchange, this kind of soured me on the Rebar.


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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #5 on: August 20, 2017, 04:02:41 PM
:oops:

Thanks for the input guys. Now I just need to decide on refund or exchange, this kind of soured me on the Rebar.
Rebars don't generally come with that locking problem.  ::)
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #6 on: August 20, 2017, 04:03:39 PM
:oops:

Thanks for the input guys. Now I just need to decide on refund or exchange, this kind of soured me on the Rebar.
Rebars don't generally come with that locking problem.  ::)
Point being, why would it sour you on it?
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #7 on: August 20, 2017, 04:04:44 PM
I'd go with a return and see how it goes.  If by chance you get another dud then get your money back knowing you tried. 
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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #8 on: August 20, 2017, 04:19:54 PM
I have 3 Rebars 2 SS and 1 BO and none of those have a problem and I have used one of them for years :salute: I would send it in and see if you just ended up with a lemon (sour, lemon get it :D ) OK anyways.............. :whistle:

The Rebar is a great tool and I wished you have gotten a great model with no problems because it is one of my favs :like: So please give it anther chance :ahhh :D


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Re: Rebar - Lock Spring Play
Reply #9 on: August 20, 2017, 04:41:13 PM

Point being, why would it sour you on it?

No good reason. But I think in general it is better not to question the whole rationality of me having multiple MT, SAK etc.  ::)


 

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