Wobble drive extension bar retainer spring broken

[kblee27]

Retainer spring inside below the ball is broken or appears to be missing somehow.

Any idea how to make it usable, instead of throwing it away ?

 

[mailpup]

I note that you are in Singapore but can't you exchange it under warranty?

 

[kblee27]

I ordered from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PCVGH8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It's probably not worth the trouble to try and claim warranty.

Just look like a waste to throw it away.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I cut that end off, chamfer it, and keep it for a drive punch. Buy another extension.

 

[erswill]

Ideally done with drill press and a cobalt drill bit.
Drill a 2.5mm hole on the opposite side where the ball protrudes. Hook out the pieces of the broken spring. Replace spring by winding it through the hole.

 

[1950mercury]

I'd toss it. It doesn't look like it wobbles the socket at much of an angle anyways

 

[mailpup]

Powerbuilt tools are a brand of Alltrade tools. Maybe you can find a retail outlet somewhere near you that handles Alltrade where you can warranty it. If not, it probably isn't worth it to pursue it like you said.

 

[kblee27]

Thanks everyone for your input.
I tried Amazon for warranty claim, but it didn't get anywhere.
I might drill out the hole and see what's inside and maybe cut off the head, just for fun.

But it strikes home that a small ball/spring can make a whole tool useless.