snap ring pliers

[Deleted member 13635]

Anyone know where I can get a teeny, tiny snap ring pliers for the Q500 motor snap ring?

TIA

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Hardware, or maybe automotive stores. You may be able to modify a small pair of needle nose pliers by bending the tips with a larger pair of vise grips, or a bench vise. Might go easier if you heat the tips for a bit with a gas bottle torch like for plumbing solder.

 

[Deleted member 13635]

Thanks for the reply DrNewcenstein. I've looked at the suggested places and they are all way too big for those micro snap rings. On to looking at some surgical tools.

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Dental equipment maybe?

 

[Deleted member 13635]

Now there's an idea. The surgical stuff is crazy expensive. Dental may be too but, it's worth a look.

 

[ToddL]

In MN, I got them at a Joanne fabrics. They were with the beads for Jewelry. In fact, lots of small tools, washers, c-clips, e-clips and a very nice soldering station

 

[Deleted member 13635]

Never thought of that. I'll check it out, thank you very much!

 

[Louie]

You might look into Jeweler or watch maker/repair tool suppliers.

 

[Deleted member 13635]

You might look into Jeweler or watch maker/repair tool suppliers.

Followed ToddL's advice and found a nice pair of really small bent nose pliers. Had to grind the tips down a tad, they work perfect. Thanks for the idea though.