KitchenAid KHB1231HT Hand Blender - Neck holder replacement

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The stock one split in half after using this device for less than 20 times. I couldn't find any replacement part online. I designed one that is stronger than the original. The metal neck is held in place by 4 tabs at the and that are bent outwards. In order to use the replacement part, you will need first to bend the the 4 tabs back so they are aligned with the existing metal neck. Only then the neck can be inserted through (See 5th picture). Once inserted, use the "Driver tool" and a gentle tap of a hammer to drive the 4 tabs outward like it used to be. Finally reinstall the rubber bushing in place, paying attention the the indentation. Picture 1: Shows the new neck holder in black, the rubber bushing, the metal neck with 4 tabs already bent back to be aligned with the neck, and the motor mount assembly Picture 2: Same as picture 1 with the old neck holder split in half Picture 5-6: Show the replacement neck holder Picture 7: The orange arrow points where the neck holder will be sitting once fully inserted The blue arrow shows the 4 tabs being aligned with the remaining of the neck, to allow insertion through the neck holder. Picture 8: Shows the neck fully inserted. Picture 9: Shows the 4 tabs protruding from the neck holder once the neck is inserted. Small amount of space to allow any sort of tool to help bending the 4 tab outwards, hence the need for a "driver tool" Picture 10: Driver tool, with 2 different sides: 1 Side is steeper and needs to be used 1st to help bending the 4 tabs in the right direction. The other side is a 45° angle cut. It needs to be used as second step in order to help bending the 4 tabs to the final position. Picture 11&12: The driver tool being used as step 1 and step 2 Picture 13: Where to find the Hand blender model reference. Picture 14: Product fully assembled