gfisher4792
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I'm rebuilding my save-a-dive kit, and I'm curious what other people use for changing o-rings. I've heard dentist picks work well, but would like some other suggestions. Thanks.
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nickjb
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The toothpick or tweezers out of a swiss army knife work well
I use old dental picks,
told my dentist what I was looking for, he gave me two, they were throwing out.
The price was right.
They work great.
Mike D
told my dentist what I was looking for, he gave me two, they were throwing out.
The price was right.
They work great.
Mike D
JeffAustin
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snap on or craftsman have o-ring removal tools, a little heavier duty than a dental pick, and are about 5" long with the plastic handle.
<Really hoping O-ring doesnt come along and decide to tell us about his "tool">
I use a small set of O-ring picks from an auto parts store. Had four different picks, and came in their own carrying case for a reasonable cost.
kjunheart
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Oh come on!!! Don't spoil the fun for us! Want to tell us about yours? LOL
Seriously, I have use a travel dental pick - comes in a small plastic container & is a bit heavier duty.
I already did, see the previous post.
Next you'll be wanting me to show it to ya!
R
redacted
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Finger nail and plastic toothpick are my perfered o-ring tools. They are not going to leave any scratches that can be real problems. If I have to use a pick, I like the ones with the hook shaped ends that can be inserted next to the ring and twisted very carefully to slip under the o-ring. If done right, even the o-ring can usually be saved.
Brass is the preferred material for metal o-ring picks. You can buy them for $9 a set from Peterbilt or if you have nothing but time, buy some 1/8" brass rod stock from somewhere and file the ends to points. It is NOT URT to use the bench grinder for non-ferrous metals .
Neil
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