Here is the extremely useful Glidelock repair guide by @kwc2.0t with pictures restored. He was kind enough to email me the original pictures so here is the full illustrated guide with a couple of notes
As far as I know this will not work with the current Noob glidelocks (they click into place differently) but will work on Regmariners, older subs and any other with a similar clasp construction. Here it is:
Here is my first DIY to share with everyone. I have heard much talk about the dreaded Glidelock clasp on the noob bracelets (among others). I was able to pick one up on a M2M sale and noticed how it didn’t grab well at all… to the point that it expanded to its maximum immediately after locking. Out came the tools and I attempted to fix it. VOILA! It worked. I ended up selling this bracelet to another member who needed one that didn’t slip, and he sent me his broken one (another one that slipped).
I have already sold the one shown to do this turtorial BUT if the mods will let me, I would like to offer my services to fix these bracelets. My goal is to ask Trailboss with this tutorial as proof of my services
All pictures on a Blackberry Z10 - Here we go:
Start off by looking at the glide lock mechanism and you want to remove the spring pin. You will find two little guides that are in a track, need to remove these and DO NOT LOOSE THEM!!!!
Next remove the spring pin and collect/store the parts somewhere safe
So here is what locks the glidelock. The gab here has a little tooth that grabs onto the spring pin we just removed. The tab that rises up (well down in this picture) is what engages with the clasp.
Remove this last link (flat head bracelet screw). You can see how twisted this one was so you will see a step to fix this.
Here I taped the one side of the link, put it in my press and using flat pliers, twisted it around just enough to straighten it out. If you do this too much, you risk releasing the press fit but since this link is held together with a screw and usually tucked within the walls of the clasp, its not the end of the world if it comes apart.
Next the main event! this part you have to be very careful with
I used an old bracelet tube but you can use anything that fits in - a pin, spring bar or even a twist drill - but place it into the hole in the mid link. Put this into your vice and press it, go too hard and you will collapse the hole or close the gap too much that it won’t lock any more - don’t do it enough and you will be repeating yourself.
I recommend a close fitting drill bit (or other solid hard piece of metal) for this part, the pressure of the vice will very easily crush a spring bar or tube
If you’re picky taping up the ends of the link would also be a good idea to stop marks from the vice
You can see here, I went a little too hard on the tube, but I have a way to fix that
Use a rat tail file and spin it with pressure in the hole to reshape, shave it open. Only do this until the spring bar fits back in
Here are the links back together. I have this one very tight, but it will work its way to a better fit with time. In my opinion, if it’s not tight it’s not right!
Add the last link back to your bracelet
Assemble the pivot link back into the lock link (last one on the bracelet). Don’t lock the pivot link down into the grove in prep for the next step
NOTE: the slots for the spring bar need to be on the back side of the bracelet (inside)
This part is much easier than it sounds!
Start off with one guide and place it in the track/grove of the clasp
Place the bracelet into the clasp and slide it into the guide. You will notice the slots for the spring bar facing the inside on this shot. Also that pivot link has openings for these guides
Just a case of pushing in the end of the spring bar and sliding the little guide piece into the grooves on the locking piece at the same time - repeat on each side
You will have to fiddle lots with the spring bar to get it over the guide and into the hole but patience is key
Repeat on the other side
AND YOU’RE DONE
After all that work you are rewarded with a bracelet that has a very tight (if you pressed it a little to much like mine) or at the very least tighter glidelock.
@clickclak @arqui @LLBj5 @freediver @Nikoteen @greghm @SuperLory I know you guys asked for this so hopefully it helps!
As far as I know this will not work with the current Noob glidelocks (they click into place differently) but will work on Regmariners, older subs and any other with a similar clasp construction. Here it is:
Here is my first DIY to share with everyone. I have heard much talk about the dreaded Glidelock clasp on the noob bracelets (among others). I was able to pick one up on a M2M sale and noticed how it didn’t grab well at all… to the point that it expanded to its maximum immediately after locking. Out came the tools and I attempted to fix it. VOILA! It worked. I ended up selling this bracelet to another member who needed one that didn’t slip, and he sent me his broken one (another one that slipped).
I have already sold the one shown to do this turtorial BUT if the mods will let me, I would like to offer my services to fix these bracelets. My goal is to ask Trailboss with this tutorial as proof of my services
All pictures on a Blackberry Z10 - Here we go:
Start off by looking at the glide lock mechanism and you want to remove the spring pin. You will find two little guides that are in a track, need to remove these and DO NOT LOOSE THEM!!!!
Next remove the spring pin and collect/store the parts somewhere safe
So here is what locks the glidelock. The gab here has a little tooth that grabs onto the spring pin we just removed. The tab that rises up (well down in this picture) is what engages with the clasp.
Remove this last link (flat head bracelet screw). You can see how twisted this one was so you will see a step to fix this.
Here I taped the one side of the link, put it in my press and using flat pliers, twisted it around just enough to straighten it out. If you do this too much, you risk releasing the press fit but since this link is held together with a screw and usually tucked within the walls of the clasp, its not the end of the world if it comes apart.
Next the main event! this part you have to be very careful with
I used an old bracelet tube but you can use anything that fits in - a pin, spring bar or even a twist drill - but place it into the hole in the mid link. Put this into your vice and press it, go too hard and you will collapse the hole or close the gap too much that it won’t lock any more - don’t do it enough and you will be repeating yourself.
I recommend a close fitting drill bit (or other solid hard piece of metal) for this part, the pressure of the vice will very easily crush a spring bar or tube
If you’re picky taping up the ends of the link would also be a good idea to stop marks from the vice
You can see here, I went a little too hard on the tube, but I have a way to fix that
Use a rat tail file and spin it with pressure in the hole to reshape, shave it open. Only do this until the spring bar fits back in
Here are the links back together. I have this one very tight, but it will work its way to a better fit with time. In my opinion, if it’s not tight it’s not right!
Add the last link back to your bracelet
Assemble the pivot link back into the lock link (last one on the bracelet). Don’t lock the pivot link down into the grove in prep for the next step
NOTE: the slots for the spring bar need to be on the back side of the bracelet (inside)
This part is much easier than it sounds!
Start off with one guide and place it in the track/grove of the clasp
Place the bracelet into the clasp and slide it into the guide. You will notice the slots for the spring bar facing the inside on this shot. Also that pivot link has openings for these guides
Just a case of pushing in the end of the spring bar and sliding the little guide piece into the grooves on the locking piece at the same time - repeat on each side
You will have to fiddle lots with the spring bar to get it over the guide and into the hole but patience is key
Repeat on the other side
AND YOU’RE DONE
After all that work you are rewarded with a bracelet that has a very tight (if you pressed it a little to much like mine) or at the very least tighter glidelock.
@clickclak @arqui @LLBj5 @freediver @Nikoteen @greghm @SuperLory I know you guys asked for this so hopefully it helps!
