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Original Wave Handle Play

us Offline BPRoberts

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Original Wave Handle Play
on: October 16, 2024, 02:25:06 AM
I got an original Wave second hand today, and I noticed some vertical play in the handles when closed:

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It doesn't have any when open. Is this:

1. common?

2. concerning?

3. something I can do anything about? Is there a screw I can tighten or anything?

Thanks, braintrust!
« Last Edit: October 16, 2024, 03:19:46 AM by BPRoberts »


us Offline JonesE

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Re: Original Wave Handle Play
Reply #1 on: October 16, 2024, 02:52:17 AM
I got an original Wave second hand today, and I noticed some vertical play in the handles when closed:


I have had mine since 98 and mine is the same way. I would say this is common. I know on the updated wave and wave plus you didn’t have this issue.

JonesE


us Offline Poncho65

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Re: Original Wave Handle Play
Reply #2 on: October 16, 2024, 03:49:31 AM
As Jones said, it is common on the Gen 1 :cheers: I am thinking both of the ones I have do this as well but are fine when opened :think: :salute:


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Re: Original Wave Handle Play
Reply #3 on: October 16, 2024, 04:03:21 PM
I got an original Wave second hand today, and I noticed some vertical play in the handles when closed:

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It doesn't have any when open. Is this:

1. common?

2. concerning?

3. something I can do anything about? Is there a screw I can tighten or anything?

Thanks, braintrust!

I suspect it is one of four possible issues.

It is to hard to explain, (via typing)😁

Just pack it up forward to me and I will try my darn best to resolve. 😉😉😉




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Re: Original Wave Handle Play
Reply #4 on: October 16, 2024, 04:34:41 PM
Normal for an OG Wave.


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Re: Original Wave Handle Play
Reply #5 on: October 16, 2024, 04:48:55 PM
Its pretty normal for gen1 Waves, all gen1 waves i had and used had handle play.
If it bothers you could add washers next to pliers, tho i wont guarentee it will work.

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Re: Original Wave Handle Play
Reply #6 on: October 18, 2024, 04:15:45 AM
Looks terrible.  Send it here and I can dispose of it properly for you


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Re: Original Wave Handle Play
Reply #7 on: October 18, 2024, 02:10:46 PM
Thanks for checking in, guys. Glad to know it's ok. I cleaned it up yesterday (interior tools were pretty stuck, and the PE blade was "sharpened" so poorly it was almost serrated) and looking forward to giving it some carry.


 

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