Thegreyman wrote: ↑Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:13 pm . . . . . .

Perhaps CW don't but I think some brands and certainly with some second hand purchases may have already had loctite applied to the screw threads. A brief submerging in hot water should help to loosen this.

NationOfLaws wrote: ↑Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:57 pm The goal is going to be applying force to the pin sufficient enough to displace it from the collar but not so great as to drive the pin into a neighbor’s engine block or propel it fast enough to achieve escape velocity and overcome the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of god.

MiniMpi wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:11 am Two excellent 'How to' bracelet link instructions Jameson !
Thanks for going to the trouble of writing it up and taking the photos.

Regarding the pin and collar removal, I use the same items for removal also and remove the same way.
The only differences I do are when refitting, I always use the plastic end of the hammer to tap in the pin so as not to mark the side of the link.
I also only tap it nearly in but not fully.
I then use the pin removal tool to seat the pin correctly, go slowly and you'll feel it pop/seat back in.

iain wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:43 am An excellent post and something I think that should be added to the thread reference thread. This is something I started to bring together all threads like this one so they could all be found in one place. It also helps me find them later.

One point about the pin and collar bracelets. If you zoom in on your first photo you will see a small indent in the centre of the pin and the collar. These are designed to meet and they hold them I’m place to prevent them coming out. Once you have reseated the pin, if you use the screw tool again on the side which sticks our most, then you can gently turn the screw until they lock into place. If you have a loupe it is worth watching as you do this as you can actually see it jump into place. That’s when you know you’ve fitted it back correctly.