Rix uncoupling tool

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  1. Ron

    Ron Full Member

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    Does anyone know of a UK supplier of the Rix uncoupling tool??
    They all seem to be US retailers selling them and the p&p is a joke!!
    Thanks
    Ron
    PS Going to attempt to make one while I'm waiting!!
     
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    Ron Full Member

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    It seems after trying to make one that the dimensions are critical, so I found the cheapest I could on Ebay and ordered one!
    I'll review it on it's arrival!!
    Cheers
    Ron
     
  3. paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Ron

    Got any dimensions / sketches for it - it may be 3D printable

    Looking at them, it would work for bufferless stock, but uk stock the buffers would probly be in the way.

    Paul
     
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    I'll measure it up when I get it and send it too you Paul, it looks a good candidate for 3D printing!! :thumbup:
     
  5. Gary

    Gary Wants more time for modelling.... Staff Member Administrator

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    I would recommend you make one from some styrene sheet and superglue two neodymium strip magnets to it... Or, do what I do at exhibitions, use a meat skewer inserted betwen the coupler jaws !

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  6. Ron

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    Ordered already Gary, a meat skewer really??
     
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    Keeps the nosey judges away at the exhibitions too, a good prod between the ribs. Oops, maybe that's why you came second at Thornleigh, Gary???!!!

    Reidy
     
  8. Gary

    Gary Wants more time for modelling.... Staff Member Administrator

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    Reidy wrote:
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    Cheers, Gary.
     

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