How to mod end links to accept 2mm spring bars

[Kalmine64]

Hi guys,

Sorry to ask that as it was certainly already covered but I can't find it with the search option (which only show me results from 2017 for every search btw)

Does someone know how to mod the end links on a raffle oyster bracelet so it can accept the 2mm spring bars?

Many thanks

 

[Spoons]

Here's some great info extracted from the tutorial that NCRich posted here on modifying JKF/cartel subs:

While that dries lets modify the bracelet so that the 2mm bars will fit. First I have t enlarge the end of the bracelet, I use a 2mm screwdriver or hexdriver to slightly enlarge the end.



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OK that fits




Now we need to enlarge the endlinks. You can buy ones to fit but they are $50 freakin dollars or so. I don't think so.



I use these 1.5 and 2 mm burrs in my dremel to ream out the hole. Go slowly, it is easy to rip out the end links or tear up your fingers.








And it fits.






Bracelet done.

 

[KJ2020]

Those little collars on the endlinks are pretty thin so be really careful shaving out the inner diameter. I do it by hand, either with the bit in a pin vise or with a round diamond file. Also I had one collar come off and had to epoxy it back in place.

 

[yodog]

Those little collars on the endlinks are pretty thin so be really careful shaving out the inner diameter. I do it by hand, either with the bit in a pin vise or with a round diamond file. Also I had one collar come off and had to epoxy it back in place.

I concur - they are flimsy pieces of shit metal and if not careful they will rip completely off, or break halfway

 

[Kalmine64]

Thank you gents.
May I ask how do you do then? Use 1.8mm spring bars even if the lugs have 2mm?

 

[yodog]

I use either a circular tipped file and go slowly with my hand, or just use 1.8MM springbars. its a fake fake no one cares if its 0.2MM not filled into the lugholes

 

[Kalmine64]

Indeed you’re right. 2mm spring bars are cool when with a nato