Clam Plate Mount Trigger Modification

[defiant1]

Saw this modification on FB and figured I would install it on my Clam plate. I use a M18 Milwaukee Drill with Kdrill auger. I do like the controlled action of the Clam Plate trigger bar modification much better than the loose tolerance factory specs.

The parts used are (can get at Menards):
Qty: 1 - Handi-Pak Compression spring 1/2x3-9/16: Part #88271
Qty: 2 - Handi-Pak 3/8" Shaft Collar with Set Screw Part #83942
Optional: Stainless steel washers 3/8" and lock-tite for set screws.


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https://youtu.be/HHEBn86SQNY

 

[guywhofishes]

nice!

 

[Tommyboy]

What is gained by doing this? Just the trigger not flopping around?

 

[defiant1]

What is gained by doing this? Just the trigger not flopping around?

That's it. Plus it takes any slack/slop out of the trigger, so you aren't inadvertently pulling the drill's trigger half way and not getting full power from drill. For around $6 in parts, it is a simple mod that isn't necessary, but I feel makes a better end product.

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[Tommyboy]

That's it. Plus it takes any slack/slop out of the trigger, so you aren't inadvertently pulling the drill's trigger half way and not getting full power from drill. For around $6 parts, it is a simple mod that isn't necessary, but I feel makes a better end product.

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Sweet mod for sure! I might have to do it.

 

[MuskyManiac]

I did it, and it's awesome. Thanks for the tip!! It was real nice having the part numbers, I used rubber washers instead.

 

[guywhofishes]

but it makes it heavier so be warned

 

[MuskyManiac]

It took me a few minutes of thinking to realize I had to take the rubber grip off the handle and slide everything backwards through the rubberized eyebolt. The parts wouldn't fit on from the other direction because of the squared tip, and the tip wouldn't fit through the eyebolt.

 

[defiant1]

I did it, and it's awesome. Thanks for the tip!! It was real nice having the part numbers, I used rubber washers instead.

Looks good. I have no doubt you will enjoy the operation of it better than before.

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It took me a few minutes of thinking to realize I had to take the rubber grip off the handle and slide everything backwards through the rubberized eyebolt. The parts wouldn't fit on from the other direction because of the squared tip, and the tip wouldn't fit through the eyebolt.

Good call, I forgot to mention that. Sometimes those rubber grips slide off. Mine did not and I had to cut it. I slid it back on and wrapped it in electrical tape until I can get some grip tape.

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[guywhofishes]

I'm going with carbon parts so it's the lightest/baddest unit out there. :;:rockit

 

[defiant1]

I'm going with carbon parts so it's the lightest/baddest unit out there. :;:rockit

Inside joke, I take it?

 

[guywhofishes]

not inside joke, just a lame one apparently

 

[deleted member]

I found it to have just the tip in and also funny.