Oh no! Yet another tools thread. (Upholstery removers)

I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil forks in a catalog
at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no snap-on is sold here, hence the wannabe .

Which cars typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers off on my A4

(I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some cloth might work,
I'm also sure I'll break some pins)

On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil forks in a catalog
> at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no snap-on is sold here, hence the wannabe .
>
> Which cars typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers off on my A4
>
> (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some cloth might work,
> I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>

If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not sure what
size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses smaller fasteners

nate

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On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil forks in a
>> catalog
>> at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no snap-on is sold here, hence the
>> wannabe .
>>
>> Which cars typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers off on my A4
>>
>> (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some cloth might work,
>> I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>
>
> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not sure what
> size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses smaller fasteners
>
> nate
>

Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a Harbor
Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead. Saving my money for
when Snap-On quality really matters.

nate

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Brake Dive, Acceleration Squat Body Roll Works LLC wrote:
> On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil forks in a
>>>> catalog
>>>> at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no snap-on is sold here, hence the
>>>> wannabe .
>>>>
>>>> Which cars typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers off on my A4
>>>>
>>>> (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some cloth might work,
>>>> I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>>>
>>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not sure what
>>> size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses smaller fasteners
>>>
>>> nate
>>>
>> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a Harbor
>> Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead. Saving my money for
>> when Snap-On quality really matters.
>>
> ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some money
> and buy a set for a price of a single.
> thanks Nate
>

The nylon ones are the same set that most of the high dollar outfits
sell. Also look at the plier type. Those are nice for the trees. No
prying , just slip them in place and squeeze. And again the HF units are
sold under "brand names" by other companies.

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On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil forks in a
>>> catalog
>>> at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no snap-on is sold here, hence the
>>> wannabe .
>>>
>>> Which cars typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers off on my A4
>>>
>>> (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some cloth might work,
>>> I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>>
>>
>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not sure what
>> size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses smaller fasteners
>>
>> nate
>>
>
> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a Harbor
> Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead. Saving my money for
> when Snap-On quality really matters.
>
ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some money
and buy a set for a price of a single.
thanks Nate

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:47:29 AM UTC+3, Steve W. wrote:
> Brake Dive, Acceleration Squat Body Roll Works LLC wrote:
>
> > On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>
> >> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>
> >>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>
> >>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil forks in a
>
> >>>> catalog
>
> >>>> at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no snap-on is sold here, hence the
>
> >>>> wannabe .
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> Which cars typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>
> >>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers off on my A4
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some cloth might work,
>
> >>>> I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>
> >>>>
>
> >>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not sure what
>
> >>> size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses smaller fasteners
>
> >>>
>
> >>> nate
>
> >>>
>
> >> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a Harbor
>
> >> Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead. Saving my money for
>
> >> when Snap-On quality really matters.
>
> >>
>
> > ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some money
>
> > and buy a set for a price of a single.
>
> > thanks Nate
>
> >
>
>
>
> The nylon ones are the same set that most of the high dollar outfits
>
> sell. Also look at the plier type. Those are nice for the trees. No
>
> prying , just slip them in place and squeeze. And again the HF units are
>
google search lead to ebay where the prices list in about $12-24 range

they are typically pictured next to a bag of [ shaped steel clips
(kinda like bent nails). What the heck are these for?

On 11/20/2013 03:25 AM, wrote:
> On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:47:29 AM UTC+3, Steve W. wrote:
>> Brake Dive, Acceleration Squat Body Roll Works LLC wrote:
>>
>>> On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>
>>>> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>
>>>>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>>
>>>>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil forks in a
>>
>>>>>> catalog
>>
>>>>>> at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no snap-on is sold here, hence the
>>
>>>>>> wannabe .
>>
>>>>>>
>>
>>>>>> Which cars typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>>
>>>>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers off on my A4
>>
>>>>>>
>>
>>>>>> (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some cloth might work,
>>
>>>>>> I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>
>>>>>>
>>
>>>>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not sure what
>>
>>>>> size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses smaller fasteners
>>
>>>>>
>>
>>>>> nate
>>
>>>>>
>>
>>>> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a Harbor
>>
>>>> Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead. Saving my money for
>>
>>>> when Snap-On quality really matters.
>>
>>>>
>>
>>> ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some money
>>
>>> and buy a set for a price of a single.
>>
>>> thanks Nate
>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> The nylon ones are the same set that most of the high dollar outfits
>>
>> sell. Also look at the plier type. Those are nice for the trees. No
>>
>> prying , just slip them in place and squeeze. And again the HF units are
>>
> google search lead to ebay where the prices list in about $12-24 range
>
> they are typically pictured next to a bag of [ shaped steel clips
> (kinda like bent nails). What the heck are these for?
>


These?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rn...FQbNOgodHDgAlA

they retain the window handles and sometimes door handles on old cars
that use roll up windows. There's a tool for those too

http://www.handsontools.com/Lisle-18...er_p_3962.html

although you usually don't have to use the installer end, just put the
clip on the handle and smack it in place usually works. The remover end
is awful handy though. Wrap it with masking tape to save your door panels.

nate


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wrote:
> On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:47:29 AM UTC+3, Steve W. wrote:
>> Brake Dive, Acceleration Squat Body Roll Works LLC wrote:
>>
>>> On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>>>>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil
>>>>>> forks in a catalog at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no
>>>>>> snap-on is sold here, hence the wannabe . Which cars
>>>>>> typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>>>>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers
>>>>>> off on my A4 (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some
>>>>>> cloth might work, I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>>>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not
>>>>> sure what size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses
>>>>> smaller fasteners nate
>>>> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a
>>>> Harbor Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead.
>>>> Saving my money for when Snap-On quality really matters.
>>> ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some
>>> money and buy a set for a price of a single. thanks Nate
>>
>>
>> The nylon ones are the same set that most of the high dollar
>> outfits sell. Also look at the plier type. Those are nice for the trees. No
>> prying , just slip them in place and squeeze. And again the HF
>> units are
>>
> google search lead to ebay where the prices list in about $12-24
> range
>
> they are typically pictured next to a bag of [ shaped steel clips
> (kinda like bent nails). What the heck are these for?

Different tool. The ones you refer to are hog rings and hog ring pliers.
They are what is used to hold the seat upholstery on some cars.

The pliers I mentioned are HF item #67399 Panel Clip pliers. They are
great for popping door panels off quick and with very little damage to
the trees.

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Steve W. wrote:
> wrote:
>> On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:47:29 AM UTC+3, Steve W. wrote:
>>> Brake Dive, Acceleration Squat Body Roll Works LLC wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>>> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>>>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>>>>>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil
>>>>>>> forks in a catalog at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no
>>>>>>> snap-on is sold here, hence the wannabe . Which cars
>>>>>>> typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>>>>>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers
>>>>>>> off on my A4 (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some
>>>>>>> cloth might work, I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>>>>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not
>>>>>> sure what size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses
>>>>>> smaller fasteners nate
>>>>> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a
>>>>> Harbor Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead.
>>>>> Saving my money for when Snap-On quality really matters.
>>>> ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some
>>>> money and buy a set for a price of a single. thanks Nate
>>>
>>>
>>> The nylon ones are the same set that most of the high dollar
>>> outfits sell. Also look at the plier type. Those are nice for the
>>> trees. No
>>> prying , just slip them in place and squeeze. And again the HF
>>> units are
>>>
>> google search lead to ebay where the prices list in about $12-24
>> range
>>
>> they are typically pictured next to a bag of [ shaped steel clips
>> (kinda like bent nails). What the heck are these for?
>
> Different tool. The ones you refer to are hog rings and hog ring pliers.
> They are what is used to hold the seat upholstery on some cars.
>
> The pliers I mentioned are HF item #67399 Panel Clip pliers. They are
> great for popping door panels off quick and with very little damage to
> the trees.
>

and the stronger/better expensive version is:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog


GW

Geoff Welsh wrote:
> Steve W. wrote:
>> wrote:
>>> On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:47:29 AM UTC+3, Steve W. wrote:
>>>> Brake Dive, Acceleration Squat Body Roll Works LLC wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 11/19/13, 4:43 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>>>> On 11/19/2013 06:50 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>>>>>>> On 11/19/2013 01:25 AM, wrote:
>>>>>>>> I see a one or two 9 mil and a 6.something (one of two) mil
>>>>>>>> forks in a catalog at a local snap-on dealer wannabe (no
>>>>>>>> snap-on is sold here, hence the wannabe . Which cars
>>>>>>>> typically have fatter pins and which ones the thinner ones?
>>>>>>>> Would rather not buy both to pluck the rear gate covers
>>>>>>>> off on my A4 (I'm sure flat screwdriver wrapped in some
>>>>>>>> cloth might work, I'm also sure I'll break some pins)
>>>>>>> If they're "christmas trees" you'll break some anyway. Not
>>>>>>> sure what size they are on Audi but I think VW typically uses
>>>>>>> smaller fasteners nate
>>>>>> Forgot to add, snap-on is overkill for trim tools, I use a
>>>>>> Harbor Freight set of plastic (nylon?) pry bars instead.
>>>>>> Saving my money for when Snap-On quality really matters.
>>>>> ok, as long as plastic ones don't break I guess I'll save some
>>>>> money and buy a set for a price of a single. thanks Nate
>>>>
>>>> The nylon ones are the same set that most of the high dollar
>>>> outfits sell. Also look at the plier type. Those are nice for the
>>>> trees. No
>>>> prying , just slip them in place and squeeze. And again the HF
>>>> units are
>>>>
>>> google search lead to ebay where the prices list in about $12-24
>>> range
>>>
>>> they are typically pictured next to a bag of [ shaped steel clips
>>> (kinda like bent nails). What the heck are these for?
>> Different tool. The ones you refer to are hog rings and hog ring pliers.
>> They are what is used to hold the seat upholstery on some cars.
>>
>> The pliers I mentioned are HF item #67399 Panel Clip pliers. They are
>> great for popping door panels off quick and with very little damage to
>> the trees.
>>
>
> and the stronger/better expensive version is:
>
> http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
>
>
> GW

I have both. The only thing the Snap-ons do better is suck money out of
your wallet. The HF ones actually have more comfortable grips as well.



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