My ST300 (which has the same plier head) has a little play but nothing that would affect use
My Rebar had too much play and I fixed by peening the pivot. There is a new better way to tighten the pivot though see here https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75195.msg1606839.html#msg1606839
Hey Matt,Seems like sending it in would be best. I have two surges(2016 & 2017) and an ST300, as well as many other newer "better" LMs. None of them came with or have developed play in the pliers. In fact, my first Surge came a bit too tight in the pivot and is still a bit tight after many months of use. Good luck with it, Matt! Hopefully LM will get it sent back in good time. The only two "bought new" LMs I own that have notable play are the Sidekick and Wingman. But, they have anvil cutters, so that is fine.
Quote from: gerleatherberman on February 20, 2018, 12:51:15 AMHey Matt,Seems like sending it in would be best. I have two surges(2016 & 2017) and an ST300, as well as many other newer "better" LMs. None of them came with or have developed play in the pliers. In fact, my first Surge came a bit too tight in the pivot and is still a bit tight after many months of use. Good luck with it, Matt! Hopefully LM will get it sent back in good time. The only two "bought new" LMs I own that have notable play are the Sidekick and Wingman. But, they have anvil cutters, so that is fine.Thanks gerleatherberman for sharing your experience with your Surge and ST300.I was just losing confidence in LM a bit but that gives me hope the replacements will be fine.