How do you remove the plastic end...or basically can you reuse them?
1153324
The plastic end snaps together. You could tie the ends in knots and not even have to use the clasp.
1153325
I think they can be unsnapped and rejoined without breaking. But I haven't tried it myself
1153326
Yes, you open it on the opposite end of the hinged area, snaps open. I had to open my daughters because I left the laces too long. I couldn't open them myself but my husband did with a tiny screwdriver or something like that. I cut the laces shorter and put the lace lock back on and it worked perfectly. Hope this helps :)
1255323
I suspect that would be a little difficult as the plastic is probably pretty dense. Are you able to remove the plastic bottoms? That's what I did with mine. I had little round plastic feet which I removed by wedging a small screwdriver under and prying out.
487681
LOL. Wow. Yes I remember the sockets being a little difficult to remove from the plastic holders, but I guess I'm not the kind of guy that likes to let a piece of plastic get the best of me, hehe.I think I used a pair of pliers to hold the plastic while I pulled em off with the other hand. I definitely didn't try putting them back on and threw the plastic thing away, lol.
1342120
You reuse the existing, at least when I ordered these a few years ago you needed to reuse the original fasteners.
2019535
The ones I replaced had metal ends. The metal ends when inside a very tight opening. I found similar metal ends on here on Amazon and on Ebay. The ends are v shaped, you put the metal band inside. There are teeth inside the Vs which grabbed really well after I hammered them shut. I am guessing sheet metal screws may work for your application, maybe you can use a rivet set to put a stud or button with an opening then attach with a sheet metal screw.
644496
I am not sure. I would guess you should use a pry bar or scraper. Amount of care depends on if you want to re-use the device.
2272134
If you're careful with removal you can reuse them. I purchased a 50-pack of plugs as I'm always ruining them and their cheap.
1625071
I think they are probably intended to be single-use. I ran into a similar problem to yours though and found that you can CAREFULLY pry the end back open by inserting a flat screwdriver into the indentation at the end where the halves meet and twisting. Use a screwdriver that is wide enough so as not to turn inside the indentation and deform the plastic. After you cut the laces melt the ends of the laces slightly, again carefully, so that they do not fray, before reinstalling them into the end caps. A butane lighter or even a match can be used for this, I use a small butane torch that I use for other projects. I think they are probably intended to be single-use. I ran into a similar problem to yours though and found that you can CAREFULLY pry the end back open by inserting a flat screwdriver into the indentation at the end where the halves meet and twisting. Use a screwdriver that is wide enough so as not to turn inside the indentation and deform the plastic. After you cut the laces melt the ends of the laces slightly, again carefully, so that they do not fray, before reinstalling them into the end caps. A butane lighter or even a match can be used for this, I use a small butane torch that I use... » Read More I think they are probably intended to be single-use. I ran into a similar problem to yours though and found that you can CAREFULLY pry the end back open by inserting a flat screwdriver into the indentation at the end where the halves meet and twisting. Use a screwdriver that is wide enough so as not to turn inside the indentation and deform the plastic. After you cut the laces melt the ends of the laces slightly, again carefully, so that they do not fray, before reinstalling them into the end caps. A butane lighter or even a match can be used for this, I use a small butane torch that I use for other projects. « Show Less
711693
The ends cannot be removed, that was the first thing I tried. I did not try to take apart from the center of the rod and put together again. When I get a chance I will try that. Thank you for your suggestions.
1460747
You can cut the length to whatever you need, and then seal both ends. They are not reusable.
2187256
The medallions can be removed with difficulty, probably best with a drill and a set of needle-nosed pliers. I don't think you can remove them in a way that they can be reused. This will leave you with a milled hole through each grip and an inset area around the holes. You will need to fill in the area with something, so I would recommend similar medallions or other disks adhered with strong epoxy if you want to replace them. But I'm not sure all that work is worth it. You could try modifying them, but there is a copper layer beneath the silvered surface (I found that out by accident when sanding off some of the original laquer). The medallions can be removed with difficulty, probably best with a drill and a set of needle-nosed pliers. I don't think you can remove them in a way that they can be reused. This will leave you with a milled hole through each grip and an inset area around the holes. You will need to fill in the area with something, so I would recommend similar medallions or other disks adhered with strong epoxy if you want to replace them. But I'm not sure all that work is worth it. You could try modifying them, but there is a copper layer beneath the silvered surface (I found that out by accident when... » Read More The medallions can be removed with difficulty, probably best with a drill and a set of needle-nosed pliers. I don't think you can remove them in a way that they can be reused. This will leave you with a milled hole through each grip and an inset area around the holes. You will need to fill in the area with something, so I would recommend similar medallions or other disks adhered with strong epoxy if you want to replace them. But I'm not sure all that work is worth it. You could try modifying them, but there is a copper layer beneath the silvered surface (I found that out by accident when sanding off some of the original laquer). « Show Less
137504
You could reuse it, but when its only $10. or so, why would you; the nicest thing about it is the nut at the end which you can screw it off with....must buy......
32313
Take off the plastic pieces on top all of them and the tool will just screw on the top and come off. If this don't help you let me know I will send you a video of me taking mine apart.
723754
I did not try to do this so I cannot really provide any specific direction. However, if I were attempting to do this the first step I would take would be to heat the current plastic fitting with a hair dryer and hope that this might (note....might, no assurance,) loosen the fittings up so I could twist them off with pliers.
1930760
if you have the new metal replacement part, you can disconnect the old plastic one by simply unthreading it completely off. Mine was broken off, but you should be able to get it off easily
628600
You can`t but they are easy to clean. You can always use aluminum foil, that is what i`m doing. Use it few times and replace it.
705380
I would think u could use a hack saw to remove them. That's what I used to cut an end piece off