Pommel Insert

[minamus]

So this would be the first time that i have order the insert ring to keep that bugger from falling out. My first build a long time ago i didn't know what to do so i J. B. welded that sucker in. How well does the ring keep it in place? Should i just J. B. weld it again?

[Strydur]

If you put the ring in correctly the insert will not come out unless you remove the ring.

[minamus]

Thank you

[Sevinzol]

To make your life easier, google: snap-ring or retaining ring pliers.
you can also try a pair of needle nose pliers.
My dad called them Christ pins because that's what you yelled as it flew across the shop.

[hapki]

I always order two in case I send one sailing

[Star Bird]

i always order two in case i send one sailing

...lol me too!

[minamus]

Finally got it in but i think next time i'm wearing armor because the first couple tries it flew off and one time it stuck in the wall right in front of me.

[Star Bird]

Finally got it in but i think next time i'm wearing armor because the first couple tries it flew off and one time it stuck in the wall right in front of me.

! That's crazy

[Miraluka]

I bought a pair of compression clip pliers from Home Depot during my first build after a lot of frustration trying to get by without them. They were almost $20 but whatever. They're pretty necessary.

[Bark]

Retaining ring pliers are the way to go. Only try needle nose pliers if you are a masochist. I spent twenty minutes wrestling with needle nose pliers before I wisely quit seeing that an injury was imminent. I bought some retaining ring pliers, and within ten seconds had the insert in without issue.

Besides, one can never have too many different types of tools. When I'm a senior citizen, I'll be like Clint Eastwood's character in "Gran Torino." My workshop will be full of them.