Nitecore D10
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I've been using the little toy wrench to try to wrestle the damn little screws into the flashlight for nearly an hour now...Got both of them to go in about six times... just not both at once!
My finger and thumb are too sore to continue....The screws have popped out onto the floor at least four times.....Fortunately, I had a flashlight handy to find them!
You guys are kidding about this fitting, right?
drmaxx
Enlightened
Here's what I did: Put the first screw in so that it just grabs on to the tread - don't tighten it. Now try to force the second one in. In this way you have a little bit more play to wiggle and need less force to bend the clip.
Once the second screw caught on, you might want to tighten the screws alternately until both are in at the same time.
Once the second screw caught on, you might want to tighten the screws alternately until both are in at the same time.
PhotonBoy
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:thumbsup: This method definitely works. After one false start, I tried this and it works great. The clip appears to be designed with a slightly larger diameter than the light itself. I think this helps to exert a constant force on the screws once tightened, helping them to stay that way. I'm very happy with the result.
oldpal
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Sure it works, as described in this forum several times previously. The clip is supposed to have a radius of curvature greater than the light. This causes the clip to act as a lock washer for the screws when it is attached. I shake like a dog sh***ing peach seeds and if I can get the clips on my D10 and EX10, then anybody can.
Hugh
Closet_Flashaholic
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Re: Regarding the slightly bent clip acting to keep the screws tight
This was not my experience on 2 D10 lights - worn by 2 different people. I attached them this way and over a 3 month period, all 4 screws on the 2 clips had loosened almost to the point of losing them. So, I bent the clip to conform to the D10 body, installed the screws, used a drop of "blue" lok-tite on each one. That was 6 months ago, still tight. I am happy.
Also with the original method, I found that the hex head of the screws nearly stripped due to the extra pressure needed to get the clip to conform to the D10 body, that's not good.
This was not my experience on 2 D10 lights - worn by 2 different people. I attached them this way and over a 3 month period, all 4 screws on the 2 clips had loosened almost to the point of losing them. So, I bent the clip to conform to the D10 body, installed the screws, used a drop of "blue" lok-tite on each one. That was 6 months ago, still tight. I am happy.
Also with the original method, I found that the hex head of the screws nearly stripped due to the extra pressure needed to get the clip to conform to the D10 body, that's not good.
mr.snakeman
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When mounting the screws, use a torx #6 instead of the allen key included with the clips. The torx makes a nice tight fit in the screws allowing them to be tightend all the way down.
stowaway89
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I cannot find a clip for Nitecore in local store here in Thailand. So I cut a part of the a hose clamp and use a rubber ring (cut from rubber tube). It works fine for me. :rock:
Someone made a vid of installing the D10 clip here on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKMLaURYGFo
To be completely accurate, she made a video of TRYING to install the clip.
Watch the video and see for yourself. I believe her comment at the end was the experience "sucks."
She finally did get the clip on -- which is more than I accomplished in two nights of trying. But even after she resorted to a pair of pliers, one side of the clip still sticks out and that screw appears to be stripped.
As for me, I finally gave up and asked a kind soul in tech services for help. This guy can fix anything.
He used a magnifier to see what he was doing and some tool I couldn't identify. He also advised me to put a drop of nail polish on the screw heads. Apparently even he didn't want to go through this again!
(I gave him two LED keychain lights for helping me.)
I agree with others here: the clip looks great. Really first rate. Adds a lot to the looks and the usability of the D10.
That said, the only way I'd ever order another one of these lights is if the dealer is kind enough to install that damn clip.
Sorry! Didn't watch the video all the way to the end... Figured she would get it! I have clips on both my EX10 and D10. It was mildly challenging to do, but both went on without problems. I do see why the include extra screws tho, they're really easy to lose!
With respect, I'd say that "mildly challenging" is in the eye of the beholder!
At any rate, thanks and a tip of the hat for posting that video.
alfreddajero
Flashlight Enthusiast
I slotted the screws in mine so i can torque it down, i used the allen wrench that was supplied to get the screws in there and took a dremel with cutting wheel to slot the screws. If the screw head gets rough doing this i just used a sanding barrel to smooth out the top part of the screw.
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"Mildy Challenging" is an understatement. This little monster clip can't be installed. I have tried using a mini-vise, pliers, and that awful allen wrench included in the kit. I have nothing to show for it except two sore thumbs, one stripped screw, one screw M.I.A., and a majorly gouged up anodized coating. Damaging my light pissed me off more than anything.
I wish the seller would have installed the clip if it was so easy to install, after all they designed that little bugger.
I wish the seller would have installed the clip if it was so easy to install, after all they designed that little bugger.
oldpal
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I can't believe you had this much trouble trying to install the clip. Did you see the previous posts #23, #24 and #25 in this thread.
Hugh
Perhaps there is enough tolerance in the threaded hole spacing so that some installs more easier than others. Yes, I did read post 23, 24, and 25 before I started. Each time the when I managed to get the second screw started, the first one would pop out (sometimes fly away). Like I mentioned, I utilized a mini-vise and needle plier to help align and orient the clip and screw to the curved metal backing strip. I got as far as starting the second screw and then the hex stripped on the screw head and the screw popped out later anyways. This clip may work great once it is installed, but getting there is total rubbish. Mind you that during this exercise, I was trying hard not to permanently deform the clip and scratched up the anodized coating. Well, I failed on the latter.
Btw, it is normal for the light to be blazing hot when running on the brightest setting for about 20 minutes (I had set it on the table and using it as a night light)? I was barely able to hold on to the light. Had to turn off the light and let it cool before I could hold it comfortably again.
Lite_me
Flashlight Enthusiast
Peoples experiences seem to vary greatly on installing the clip. Not sure why this is, but may be do to some tolerances and or abilities. It took my brother over an hour to install, it took me 5 minutes. :shrug:
roscoeba
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To note, I think my biggest problem was lack of hand/finger strength. For the life of me I couldn't press the clip any closer to the barrel than it was. I did partially screw in screw #1 before trying screw #2. (my dad taught me that...). I had read this thread before I even ordered it. You guys prepped me for the task. :thumbsup:
