Tool to open snap-in cases? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: Axtman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2014, 05:47:21 pm
content: Where can I buy the tool that Dave uses to open up the snap-in cases? It looks like a butter knife with the end ground flat.Thanks!

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2014, 05:51:44 pm
content: Ebay. look for spudgers.

author: Axtman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2014, 05:57:21 pm
content: "Spudger"?! Did you just make that word up?

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 22, 2014, 06:31:18 pm
content: Quote from: Axtman on February 22, 2014, 05:57:21 pmNo, it's real. I just checked eBay and they do exist

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2014, 07:12:42 pm
content: Quote from: Axtman on February 22, 2014, 05:57:21 pmNot only that he made that word up, he created a Wikipedia entry for it ;-)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpudgerI got this one from DigiKey recently. Don't think it is strong enough to pry cases. It is like the pointing tool Dave used in some videos.http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UuZjcFSLXTtmXf6mxMVEVuQEcuZgVs6EVs6E666666--There are special kits with case prying tools. For example this onehttp://www.amazon.com/Tools-Repair-Open-apple-iphone/dp/B001LKZNMI

author: sacherjj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2014, 07:53:47 pm
content: Plastic if good to not scar plastic. I like the thin steel iSesamo to get into most things.

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2014, 11:07:28 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on February 22, 2014, 10:10:21 pmPah! use an axe, guaranteed to gain entry to even the most solid plastic case.

author: babysitter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2014, 11:11:56 am
content: I can recommend guitar picks, even to hold snap-feet open after prying so they don't reconnect when you go on to the next one...

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 23, 2014, 11:47:40 am
content: I second plectrums. They're tough and cheap and last forever. I recommend thinning one corner to get into really tight spots.

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2014, 11:49:22 am
content: have a look athttp://www.ifixit.com/Store/Toolsunder the prying and opening section

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2014, 03:38:27 pm
content: You can never have enough spudgers and podgers lying around in various sizes.Along with assorted pry bars crow bars etc. The best tool I have found for glued or welded cases is a pneumatic chisel, just about nothing fails to give to one of these.

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2014, 03:52:21 pm
content: My amazon review of the iSesamo toolThe tool is excellent material and the shape and thinned tip are excellent. But the edges are left as stamped and have your normal edge roughness that could scratch cases. A few minutes of deburring and polishing the edges yourself makes it the perfect tool.My amazon review of iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit that contained metal and plastic spudgersEverything except the metal spudgers and pry tools were reasonable guality. The tweezers I received were actually above average. The metal spudgers/pry tools were good quality steel with a good temper but the shape and grind quality were horrible. Fortunately I can grind these to shape myself. Don't buy this kit expecting any of the metal spudgers/pry tools to be useable as received.