Amado water key c clip

Michael Meeks · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:34 pm Post subject: Amado water key c clip

Does anyone know a way to get the retaining washer out, without having the tool? I've viewed the video on YouTube....
Thanks

dmb · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:38 pm Post subject:

I have used pick tools like these:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-4-pc-pick-set/p-00947090000P

but those little clips can go flying and never be seen again.
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etc-etc · Heavyweight Member Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 6180

Do the removal of a circlip placing the assembly inside of a plastic bag and making sure there are no holes in the bag. The bag will catch the circlip as it flies off.

Andy Del · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:38 am Post subject:

Ah, the best tool for circlips is a circlip tool... (sorry for being a Smart-***)

something like this:

http://www.dtmfg.cn/product_show.php?cid=103&cname=Circlip%20Pliers

will get you off the hook.

cheers

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davidkoch · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:32 am Post subject:

Go to the hardware store and buy a pair of tweezers that look like they're close. If you don't have one, also get a very small file. File the tips of the tweezers into needlepoints.

This is what I did, and I've never had the clip fly away from me.
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James B. Quick · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:53 am Post subject:

I bought a snap-ring tool to work on one of my circular saws, and I used that.... Now I have an Amado retaining clip somewhere in my living room, and a bent up paper clip holding the spitvalve together.

jbq

Dale Proctor · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:04 am Post subject:

musicmork · Heavyweight Member Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 1530

I just now removed the "C RING" from an old Getzen junker cornet.

I made a mini removal tool buy using a trumpet valve spring.

The thicker the spring, the better....although I'm sure a paper clip (possibly filed down) would work too.i

You cut a portion of the valve spring and reshape into a horse shoe kind of shape. A V shape would be okay too.

It was pretty easy and nothing went flying anywhere.

It just takes a few minutes. I SHOULD do a demo video and post it on youtube.
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TrumpetMD · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:44 pm Post subject:

Last year, I was looking for replacement rings for my Getzen Eterna Flugelhorn.

http://www.trumpetmaster.com/threads/amado-key-c-clip-removal-tool.87551/

The links in that thread appear to be out-of-date. Here are updated links on what I purchased.

RPS-100 Internal Standard Pliers - 1/4" through 5/16" Ring Size
https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/RPS-100-Internal-Standard-Pliers-p/1050-028.htm

HO-25SS 1/4" Internal Retaining Ring
https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/HO-25SS-Internal-Retaining-Ring-Stainless-Steel-p/816000.htm

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zaferis · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:03 pm Post subject:

Not a great solution, but I've used 2 darts (metal tipped throwing darts).
One on each side of the C, carefully squeeze the clip and pull it out.. done on a towel or other area that will make it easy to find the spring clip if it springs free.

Ideally a spring clip plier.
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pepperdean · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:11 am Post subject:

Flip Oakes has a great Youtube video on Amado water key upkeep. In it, he shows his method for taking apart and cleaning. No special tools required.

http://flipoakes.com/flip-on-maintaining-the-amado-waterkey/

Alan

Flip Oakes · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:34 am Post subject:

Here's a simple little video I made showing how to maintain, and repair a frozen Amado water key.

http://flipoakes.com/flip-on-maintaining-the-amado-waterkey/
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