10 BEST DIY Ways to Remove Circlips - How to remove a snap ring, c-clip, spring clip, retaining ring

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  • In this video I will show you how to remove snap rings, c-clips. circlips, retaining rings, and all different types of spring clips without purchasing the proper tools. These go by many names with minor differences between them.
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  • @Yonatan24
    @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Almost 5 years since posting the original video, I made this video, with 9 MORE ways to remove these evil springy fasteners :)
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    • @DaveYostCom
      @DaveYostCom ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You say “this video” but I see only a link to your channel.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaveYostCom It doesn't provide any value that I didn't include in this video as well 🙂

  • @user-xu6ne3td4j
    @user-xu6ne3td4j 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was on car forums and spent two hours trying to get c clip. This video gave me the trick thank you!

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fantastic! Glad to help.

  • @DrGeta666
    @DrGeta666 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    that tweezers trick just saved me hours. THANK YOU!

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it helped!

  • @veracity91
    @veracity91 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it took me 2 days of research just to find out what these were called... -.- I kept typing in things like "locking Pin" - "Motor Lock Pin" and nothing would show up.. finally i found out they are called Snap Rings... and there are specific pliers to remove these called "Snap Ring Pliers" ... just wantd to mention that incase others have the same problem

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed, they have a bunch of names. I originally thought they were called horseshoe clips as they look.

  • @rudycramer225
    @rudycramer225 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yep! This video helped me too! Liked the one about the tweezers. Thanks.

  • @ArtrenTV
    @ArtrenTV 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was super helpful today. Thank you for making this.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to help!

  • @dean3583
    @dean3583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You just saved me a trip to HD. Thanks

  • @neverwares
    @neverwares ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! I'm taking apart an old adding machine right now and I hate these dang clips

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to help!

  • @bernieheveron1929
    @bernieheveron1929 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No surprise that you have over 100,000 views! Thank you!

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to help!

  • @kannanv6978
    @kannanv6978 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Useful video

  • @DB-hy9wl
    @DB-hy9wl 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super helpful, thanks!

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to help!

  • @johnmacmillan627
    @johnmacmillan627 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, very helpful

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it helped you!

  • @fusillertube
    @fusillertube ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. Thank you a lot

  • @laku-tikku554
    @laku-tikku554 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didnt think id end up here while im modifying an arcade stick but damn its helpful. Thanks!

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to help!

  • @droobrown
    @droobrown ปีที่แล้ว +26

    For many of your methods this is all good if you don't mind destroying the clip, but if you're the type that doesn't have the proper tools, you probably don't have replacement clips either.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's a good point, hence why I show many methods.

  • @firstnamelastname7476
    @firstnamelastname7476 ปีที่แล้ว

    some good tips.. wish i watched this about 25 years ago

  • @KipdoesStuff
    @KipdoesStuff ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good stuff. I like to use extreme force with hammer and chisel. Then I remember I have a set of pliers for this and smash the whole thing with a maul and toss it into the garbage, lol.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1. Waste 2 hours trying to solve the problem
      2. Throw it all away because you have a better idea
      Rinse and repeat!

  • @Riseoftheshan16
    @Riseoftheshan16 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tweezer tricked work better than the crappy set of snap ring pliers I had thank you!

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to help!

  • @GKofTX
    @GKofTX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks,
    Got mine off but how is the best way to get it back on without special tools?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It depends, what situations are you in where doing the opposite of what I show here doesn't work?

  • @BuckScrotumn
    @BuckScrotumn หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have these little bastards on my crossbow, and the problem is that I have to put them back on so I have to remove them without damaging them. The added salt in the wound is that it shoots off in a random direction and is as big as a crumb.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've heard of people using blue tack so it doesn't fly off. Consider purchasing spare ones as well. Good luck!

  • @martinmei1342
    @martinmei1342 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I manufacturing this maybe send you one to try

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi there, you can send me an email which can be found in the about page on my channel

  • @thoughtprocess3293
    @thoughtprocess3293 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You heard him boys. Sometimes you gotta touch tips and whack’em. Don’t be scared. 1:13

  • @DavidA-xp4ww
    @DavidA-xp4ww ปีที่แล้ว

    Do I really need these? My reel mower seems to be working fine without them right now

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely if you don't want to risk sharp spinning parts flying at you.

    • @DavidA-xp4ww
      @DavidA-xp4ww ปีที่แล้ว

      @Yonatan24 so if I put these on, will they be able to turn while underneath the bolt?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidA-xp4ww I'm not sure exactly of the situation so it's hard to give advice. But it's better to be safe than sorry.

  • @ellement112x
    @ellement112x 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ok but i can't get them back on now

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Be careful not to lose it!

  • @aussiehardwood6196
    @aussiehardwood6196 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just see this as a bit of a cowboy hack video demonstrating how to remove clips WITHOUT using the correct tool. Which there is NOTHING wrong with making such a video. Sometime for many they simply just dont have the tools. But the right tool has benefits in not damaging the clip, not losing the clip as it fires off at the speed of light and being able to successfully reuse/refit the clip.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed!

  • @danjoroddor5538
    @danjoroddor5538 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Every time I remove a c-clip, POOF! It's gone forever. (or until the vacuum cleaner finds it.)

  • @jimthompson717
    @jimthompson717 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Buy a removal tool $10.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are ideas for when you don't have to option to purchase a tool.

    • @ViciousTwistX
      @ViciousTwistX ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Yonatan24 your option is to destroy the clip. not helpful.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ViciousTwistX Which is why I offer many others

    • @ddwieland
      @ddwieland หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's good for snap rings with holes through their ends, assuming the hole size isn't smaller than the pins. I'm dealing with a very small such snap ring and have to improvise. This video gives me some ideas to try.

  • @mondriaan
    @mondriaan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Klojo gebruikt niet eens handschoenen

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gloves aren't necessary

  • @Tenacious-Tiger
    @Tenacious-Tiger ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a Morons Guide to snap ring or c clips. (Period!)

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว

      Please explain

    • @ViciousTwistX
      @ViciousTwistX ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Yonatan24 they literally destroyed the clip in nearly every situation rather than removing it properly.

    • @barbaralutman142
      @barbaralutman142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These clips once removed should be replaced anyhow. They weaken even when removed with proper tools

    • @Tenacious-Tiger
      @Tenacious-Tiger 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@barbaralutman142 Nonsense ......
      Proper removal with a mini screwdriver or mini pliers (depending on the size of the clip and care taken) should have no effect on the clip ( That's why they call them clips )
      But occasionally clips do get bent, then you can replace it if you don't want to bend it back.

  • @Seekay-oe3qz
    @Seekay-oe3qz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate circlips ! Time for some genius to design a better easier clip.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are genius. Alternatively, you can just use a pin

  • @citizen127at
    @citizen127at ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have some interesting techniques there, but the title is terrible. The phrase "10 best DIY ways" is nonsensical. If there are 10 ways to do something, they can't all be the best. Some of the more destructive methods you demonstrated are clearly not "best" in any case. You should've dropped "best" and gone with "10 DIY ways" instead, or better yet, you could've found the three best techniques and gone with "3 best DIY ways."

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback