smokshwn Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I have two of the aluminum roller handles to replace the plastic handles on my 1050's. I went to change them out and the snapring is so deep I can't find a pair of snapring pliers with noses long enough to reach it. Anyone have some ideas or a source for really long snapring pliers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I have two of the aluminum roller handles to replace the plastic handles on my 1050's. I went to change them out and the snapring is so deep I can't find a pair of snapring pliers with noses long enough to reach it. Anyone have some ideas or a source for really long snapring pliers? Several years ago I bought a set of snap ring pliers at an appliance repair shop that sold parts and tools for the service men. It came with several interchangable tips of different sizes. It included a long set of tips that should work real well. If I remember correctly, they cost around $28. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I have two of the aluminum roller handles to replace the plastic handles on my 1050's. I went to change them out and the snapring is so deep I can't find a pair of snapring pliers with noses long enough to reach it. Anyone have some ideas or a source for really long snapring pliers? I had the same issue, it was a PITA to find the right snap ring tool that was long enough, I would just send it to dillon for them to put on. figure your gas, and the cost of the tool, its much cheaper just to send it to them and get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I did a little digging, cause I've wondered the same thing myself, but never attempted to change it out. I simply bought awhile new handle. Try this one 1st But you might have to get a little inventive, and buy some long handled needle-nose pliers and grind the tips down to the proper size. Long handled Needle-nose pliers link Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Mac Tools 16" Snap Ring Pliers Like Sean said, when you figure the cost of the tool ($50 minimum) and the shipping, it might be easier & cheaper to send the handles to Dillon ($20~$50). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Try Harbor frieght tools.... they make a clone set of snap ring pliers that are just like the snapon/mac one for less than $20. While I don't endorse them to be just as good, for this application definately cheaper and will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I just went in the reloading room, and took a good look at the roller handle, and if you took a standard pair of needle nose pliers and ground the tips down a little you could make it work. Most everybody has some cheap needle nose pliers sitting around in a drawer somewhere. If not, you can certainly buy some for less than $10. The only other alternative I can think of is to take a pair of snap-ring pliers with the interchangeable bits, and make some longer straight bits out of some cheap steel rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 Found the perfect pair.....$2.99 at Harbor Freight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bello Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Try Harbor frieght tools.... they make a clone set of snap ring pliers that are just like the snapon/mac one for less than $20. While I don't endorse them to be just as good, for this application definately cheaper and will work. dont you have an airplane to fix mitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWEAR Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 The only other alternative I can think of is to take a pair of snap-ring pliers with the interchangeable bits, and make some longer straight bits out of some cheap steel rods. An old allen wrench makes good tips, cut to length with a dremel and grind ends as needed, I've used this for other applications but not for a roller handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Found the perfect pair.....$2.99 at Harbor Freight Gotta love harbor freight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredr Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 (edited) Found the perfect pair.....$2.99 at Harbor Freight Gotta love harbor freight. made with pride in Peoples Worker Re-Education Camp #17... for simple hand tools that will see light (and non-precision) use like pliers, spare screwdriver or open-end wrench set i've found them to be a good buy. for anything that has to be made with any quality (cutting tools like drill bits) I've always ended up kicking myself going to some place like MSC... /end thread drift and rant on cheap imported stuff that breaks on me late on a sunday night when I can't go to home depot and buy a quality tool... Edited December 1, 2010 by jaredr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 (edited) /end thread drift and rant on cheap imported stuff that breaks on me late on a sunday night when I can't go to home depot and buy a quality tool... If you are under the impression that Home Depot sells anything higher quality than Harbor Freight you are sorely mistaken. I was at work and needed a punch, stopped by HD and bought the only set they carried. The punch I used almost survived the first hammer blow. It blew apart at the shank and guess what....it was a cast punch...nice They might church up the packaging a little and the help has most of their teeth but I doubt the suppliers are that different Edited December 1, 2010 by smokshwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredr Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 (edited) /end thread drift and rant on cheap imported stuff that breaks on me late on a sunday night when I can't go to home depot and buy a quality tool... If you are under the impression that Home Depot sells anything higher quality than Harbor Freight you are sorely mistaken. I was at work and needed a punch, stopped by HD and bought the only set they carried. The punch I used almost survived the first hammer blow. It blew apart at the shank and guess what....it was a cast punch...nice They might church up the packaging a little and the help has most of their teeth but I doubt the suppliers are that different sorry to hear about your punch. while home depot carries their share of junk, you do have the choice of buying something like porter-cable or milwaukee or klein tools if you're willing to spend (and while they're not always the best price, sometimes it's worth paying for the convenience of some place that has it in stock when you need it). maybe this applies mostly to power tools - I've never seen a tap and die set there and a lot of their hand tools (wrenches, screw drivers) are admittedly the same import garbage as harbor freight. point i was trying to make (but perhaps did a poor job at) is that at harbor freight, your choices are generally "crappy" or "crappier" - they don't sell anything that's going to last even if you want to spend for it, so I treat all my purchases there as disposable. my aggravating lesson here is maybe what I deserve for waiting until <way> late on a sunday night to assemble my kids' playset with a power scredriver that was made in a chinese prison camp Edited December 1, 2010 by jaredr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampleworks Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Perhaps a better question is why doesn't these come assembled? I understand "batteries not included" or "just add powder"...but add $2 to the cost of it and send it ready to go? For the longest time mine wasn't attached -- worked fine. Sent entire press in for refurb, came back "ringed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Perhaps a better question is why doesn't these come assembled? I understand "batteries not included" or "just add powder"...but add $2 to the cost of it and send it ready to go? For the longest time mine wasn't attached -- worked fine. Sent entire press in for refurb, came back "ringed" They do come put together. The handles in question were the aluminum roller handles to replace the plastic ones that come from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y. Koester Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Dude I have a ton of tools. Just ask, I probably got what ya need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Is your dad a tv repairman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bore Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Dude I have a ton of tools. Just ask, I probably got what ya need. I would hope you would have some super special german tool that cost ways to much to get the job done. By the way my engine light won't turn off even since I hooked the vent back up to the opti-spark. any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervalus Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I have two of the aluminum roller handles to replace the plastic handles on my 1050's. I went to change them out and the snapring is so deep I can't find a pair of snapring pliers with noses long enough to reach it. Anyone have some ideas or a source for really long snapring pliers? Most auto parts stores have pliers with multiple tips for deeper problems. Snap on Tools, the ultimate in good quality tools wil certainly have one if you don't have one yet Sincerely , Merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notar Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) Under $20 and free shipping if you order over $25 External Snap Ring Pliers Edited December 21, 2010 by Notar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Under $20 and free shipping if you order over $25 External Snap Ring Pliers you might be able to get in there with those pliers, but If i was a betting man, I would say no, not with those tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texbran Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Snap ring pliers and a grinder and its done. Keep the pliers because you will need them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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