Leatherman Juice Spring Advice

[NetsNJ]

So I have two Juices, both with broken backsprings.  There is a CS4 with a missing spring on the saw (the flat spring), and a KF4 with a missing spring on one of the flat drivers (the curved spring).  Leatherman is unsure if they can repair the KF4, or at least won't commit to it.

I would love to donate a curved spring from the CS4 to the much rarer KF4, making it complete.  Is there a way to do this swap without disassembling either tool?

I wanted to consult the collective wisdom of MTO before I start prying on stuff.   

Thank you.

[Sam Lim]

So I have two Juices, both with broken backsprings.  There is a CS4 with a missing spring on the saw (the flat spring), and a KF4 with a missing spring on one of the flat drivers (the curved spring).  Leatherman is unsure if they can repair the KF4, or at least won't commit to it.

I would love to donate a curved spring from the CS4 to the much rarer KF4, making it complete.  Is there a way to do this swap without disassembling either tool?

I wanted to consult the collective wisdom of MTO before I start prying on stuff.   

Thank you.

Hey there! Sorry I didnt realise it you that sent the email... 
I had posted up a video on that original thread. Hope that helps!!

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78812.msg2116105.html#new

[NetsNJ]

Thanks Sam, and I'm a dummy, I messaged without scrolling all the way through that thread.  Doh!

[Sam Lim]

Thanks Sam, and I'm a dummy, I messaged without scrolling all the way through that thread.  Doh!

I only posted that video after you had sent me the email. Hope that helps! 

[NetsNJ]

I did it!  Using only another multitool and a paper clip!  Thank you Sam for the inspiration.

I used that paper clip tool and the pliers to push the spring down, and actually pivoted the driver on that spring backwards (hyperextended), and the spring popped out easily.  It popped out so easily that I was sure that I had snapped it!  There was a little finesse in getting the paperclip in the right spot to push down on the spring when I applied the pliers.  Anyways, the KF4 is back in fighting shape, after a thorough clearning and oiling the walk and talk is excellent, but scales do have some character.  Definitely for the collection, not to be used.  The only question now is do I harvest *all* of the CS4 springs and stockpile them?





For reference, this was the Cheap-and-Cheerful Chinese tool I used for both pushing the spring out of the CS4 and hammering (really pushing) the spring into the KF4.

[Sam Lim]

I did it!  Using only another multitool and a paper clip!  Thank you Sam for the inspiration.

I used that paper clip tool and the pliers to push the spring down, and actually pivoted the driver on that spring backwards (hyperextended), and the spring popped out easily.  It popped out so easily that I was sure that I had snapped it!  There was a little finesse in getting the paperclip in the right spot to push down on the spring when I applied the pliers.  Anyways, the KF4 is back in fighting shape, after a thorough clearning and oiling the walk and talk is excellent, but scales do have some character.  Definitely for the collection, not to be used.  The only question now is do I harvest *all* of the CS4 springs and stockpile them?





For reference, this was the Cheap-and-Cheerful Chinese tool I used for both pushing the spring out of the CS4 and hammering (really pushing) the spring into the KF4.

  Feels good doesn't it. To be able to self repair these stuff. Great save in the KF4!