Repairing A Gripper Handle

[Todd Kartchner]

One of the handles (the one opposing the dogleg) on my PDA 262 came loose and now rotates freely, making it difficult to close. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Any feedback is appreciated.

Many thanks,

Todd Kartchner

[Rick Browne]

You will need to remove the handle. Twist the loose handle back and

forth and pull down on it at the same time.

Get a cleaning solvent like acetone or even rubbing alcohol will work

and clean the spring leg. You will also need to clean the bore

of the handle too. Use a Q-tip soaked in the cleaning solvent and

swab out the bore untill it is clean. You will need several Q-tips.

I use JB Weld, a 2 part industrial strength epoxy to rebond the handle

to the spring leg. It cures like steel. Apply a coating to the springleg

and twist your handle back on. Twist the handle several full turns

while pulling it down at the same time. Pull the handle down about

1/2 inch while turning it. Push the handle back on forcefully to

expel trapped air.

You will get some squeeze out at the top of the handle but just

clean that off using your Q-tip and acetone or alcohol.

Be sure your handle is pushed all the way on. Prop the gripper

standing up and let it cure for 24 hrs.

[OldGuy]

Use the JB very sparingly if the spring is a tight fit in the handle, or it might not go back all the way in.

[Todd Kartchner]

Thanks, guys. Very helpful.

[JS27]

Use the JB very sparingly if the spring is a tight fit in the handle, or it might not go back all the way in.

I learned that the hard way.