super tight Super-tool 200

[IUKE12]

I just got my Super-tool 200 back from LM warranty. I had the pliers changed and they did a great job....however, they took it upon themselves to crank down the pivot pins on all the tools. They are now a bugger to open, even after lubing and working them open and closed. Any way to loosen them up, the pin heads look to take a dedicated tool, don't want to Mar them up, nor am I looking forward to sending it back to LM for round two.

 

[Kdarmy]

Heres what I do...works great and leaves no scratches etc.

Use two vise grip pliers.

Use a paperback book type cardboard between the plier jaws and the screw heads to avoid any marks on them.

I use the tip end of the pliers (not the sides).

I adjust them just enough to get the bite they need for them not to slip, I hold one of them steady and only turn the one.

 

[IUKE12]

Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try

 

[josekym]

Isn't it that the pivot posts are cemented? Therefore, in loosening them, you are also "breaking" the cement on the pins. You should also consider adding a drop of locktite to the pins before tightening them to your desired level. =)