Retaining ring removal?

[geekyguy83]

Is there a tool to remove a retaining ring? I just used 2 pairs of pliers to loosen it and a nail to actually pull it off.

[yono]

there are, depend on what type of retaining ring you are reffering to. there is a truarc plier for one. there is another one which is adjustable as a "spreader, or a clipper". there are many types of retaining rings. give us a pic of what retaining ring type..and maybe, we can accurately give you some good info.regards

[geekyguy83]

Thanks for your reply, I don't remove the rings frequently enough to warrant buying a tool for it. I was just curious whether such a tool exists.

[Squelchtone]

I think you're looking for something like this.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200230374_200230374

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200333636_200333636

Squelchtone

[Poff]

Is there a tool to remove a retaining ring? I just used 2 pairs of pliers to loosen it and a nail to actually pull it off.

For a specific lock? or just in general?

[geekyguy83]

Just wanted to see if they exist. Thanks for the links squelch, although I think ill just stick with my pliers for now though (don't remove enough rings yet for it to be worth it).

[EmCee]

Or...hold the lock in a vice, place a small screwdriver against one of the open ends of the ring and give the driver handle a fast, sharp, medium-weight thump with your hand to ease the ring off a little, then place the tip of the driver under the ring 180deg from the gap and gently lever it off. This method has a good chance of not distorting the ring, so that it can be re-used.

Cheers...

[Poff]

There are a few different types of clips, the most common are: E-clips, C-clips and snap rings usually with little holes or tabs on the ends. E-clips can be removed with a small standard screwdriver, snap rings require snap-ring pliers to remove them without damage and C-clips are usually pushed off by the tangs. Kwikset key gauges usually have a notch in them to push the c-clips off.

[Poff]

I think you're looking for something like this.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200230374_200230374

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200333636_200333636

Squelchtone

The Channellock #927 snap ring pliers are also a good, inexpensive, choice and available at Home Depot.

[chriswingate]

I definitely need to get myself a set of snap ring pliers. I've stabbed myself with a small flat blade screwdriver or bent a snap ring so it can't be used anymore way too many times.

[mhole]

For users in the UK, snap ring = circlip.