and this is how...

[bonniebeth]

Yeah chris squeezes them rather than hit them when using the hans-on method, but I just can't seem to break them that way. I guess my "hans"  just aren't strong enough. I like to hit them on the rug because it gives them a little cushion. I don't know if it helps keep them from breaking, but maybe at least it's less painful for their poor little backsides.  I haven't broken any so far...

[Wolf Knight]

yeah some clickies are harder that others. for me it is impossible to dismantle Egyptians with that method. I bended one's knee....in the wrong angle....auch! So I use the screwdriver method since then..... poor fella. 
BTW... I never hit the clicky when using the "hans on" method but press it between my hands with a piece of clothing. You have more control of the strength you have to use. 

hans on method and spanish method...are the same? 

Nope, the spanish method is the one with the rubber band around the klicky's head...never worked for me...

A piece of clothing...hmmm I guess it would not do much good in the case of 90's klickies...they are the hardest to dismantle...

Yeah chris squeezes them rather than hit them when using the hans-on method, but I just can't seem to break them that way. I guess my "hans"  just aren't strong enough. I like to hit them on the rug because it gives them a little cushion. I don't know if it helps keep them from breaking, but maybe at least it's less painful for their poor little backsides.  I haven't broken any so far...

I usually hit them on the rag or a on the kitchen board...these days I just hit them on the floor...cruelty...too much...cruelty...

Here is a very usuful video by Martin    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kiczou4_ts   Good thinking with the cardboard...its protecting both legs and the lower torso line!

[Justindo]

That's too bad, Panos.   I had that happen once on a klicky too.

I use the hans-on method too, but I hit the klicky on a rug on the floor.

[bonniebeth]

Oh, the cardboard is essential. It isn't only to protect from scratches, but it gives proper leverage. I find them almost impossible to take apart without the cardboard.

[socrates]

Panos, that's your change to make a dwarf! 

best,
socrates

[Justindo]

Oh, the cardboard is essential. It isn't only to protect from scratches, but it gives proper leverage. I find them almost impossible to take apart without the cardboard.

Yes!  The cardboard is vital for both of these reasons.

[Wolf Knight]

Panos, that's your change to make a dwarf! 

best,
socrates

Fantastic idea Amir  !!! I'll give it a try!!! 

Oh, the cardboard is essential. It isn't only to protect from scratches, but it gives proper leverage. I find them almost impossible to take apart without the cardboard.

Yeap, I usually place the cardboard too...Usually...

[Coyote]

I use a phone book- seems to be just the right combo of firmness and cushion.

[cowabounga]

@coyote: you're from the police?

[AndrewL]

Hi all,

I had the same problem when I started customising (booted legs breaking). Then I started swapping out the original legs from the klicky I was disassembling and inserting a pair of 'old style' legs, i.e., ones that are less likely to break and, even if they do break, won't be so great a loss. It takes slightly longer, but I no longer break the legs I want to keep!

Then I proceed with the 'hans-on' method. I usually exert pressure slowly rather than hitting, but sometimes a short, sharp shock is necessary. I always use a folded-up piece of cloth as a cushion.

Cheers,

AndrewL