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    Take a small file and take some metal off of the spring tip on the side that bears against the band. Do this until the spring tip pops all the way out to grip the band. Very common problem.
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    Take a small file and take some metal off of the spring tip on the side that bears against the band. Do this until the spring tip pops all the way out to grip the band. Very common problem.

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    I'll try that with my machine shop buddy who has the right file.

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