[CAUT] Mehaffey Impact Hammer

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Hi David,
Like I said I used my reverse ring pliers. You might try getting it started
and then grinding off the ears just before it snaps down in place. Dont
remember if there is enough room to do that, perhaps with a Dremmel tool.
Best
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Severance" <severanc@mail.wsu.edu>
To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Mehaffey Impact Hammer


>
> Guilty.  (I'm raising my hand)  Hey, It's called an Impact Hammer isn't
> it?  You know, when you're trying to remove those  grand lid hinge pins
and
> you left your hammer in the shop? ..Never mind.
>
> I am going to take your suggestion about removing the ears on a snap ring,
> just not sure how I'm going to get it one after I do that.  I will report
back.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> At 11:41 AM 2/22/2006 -0700, you wrote:
> >Hi David,
> >Naughty boy, you must have been using it for a hammer <g>
> >Try grinding the ears off a ring that has the holes in the ends Thats
what I
> >did, and DONT ask. If you can not get the ring on (or cant find the ring
> >without the holes) any mechanic will have the reverse ring pliers that
can
> >get the ring on for you. It just needs to be the correct thickness to go
> >easily into the groove and fit tight on the shaft so that it will stay
> >on.Your calipers will be able to tell the correct size.
> >Did I say DAMHIK
> >Joe Goss RPT
> >Mother Goose Tools
> >imatunr@srvinet.com
> >www.mothergoosetools.com
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "David Severance" <severanc@mail.wsu.edu>
> >To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
> >Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:07 AM
> >Subject: [CAUT] Mehaffey Impact Hammer
> >
> >
> > > Does anyone know where I can get parts for my Mehaffey Impact Tuning
> > > Hammer.  Specifically, the retaining ring that holds the head in the
> > > lever.  Apparently, it is an exotic type because I can't find anything
> > > locally that will fit.  E rings and snap rings don't seem to
> > > work.  Suggestions anyone?
> > >
> > > David Severance
> > > Washington State University
> > >
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