Adjustment mount for Kräus KPF-1612 faucet

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I tweaked the files again to make them more durable, as I was having trouble with the top-flange and attachment clips cracking apart. So, I really like the Krus KPF-1612 faucet (available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032IPJ0I among other places), so much so that this is the second kitchen in a row where I've installed one. It's a great faucet with a great design and lots of utility. Except for two problems. The swing-arm is a little short, which means when the spray-head is mounted it only points straight up and down, but I wish it had a bit of an angle to it. This would make it easier for cleaning larger pots or just generally having more flexibility in using it. At one point I contacted Krus asking if they had any sort of accessory clip to make the spray head adjustable, with a hint-hint-wouldn't-this-be-nice tone to it, but their only response was that they didn't make accessory parts. So, I made one myself. This is the third major version, which I'm pretty happy with after a lot of tinkering. I'm considering sending it as an engineering sample to Krus so they can actually make this themselves and vastly improve their product. To assemble, first attach the holster to the swing-arm plug using a bolt and a wingnut, placing them so that the tab on the plug mates with the cutout on the holster. Then, slip the two retention clips through the notch in the swing-arm plug such that the little notch inside is on top and facing inside the ring. Place the swing-arm plug into the swing-arm with the flange on top, obviously, and then turn the retention clips to attach the clip more securely to the swing-arm. The notch should snap into place over the flange. You might also place a bit of putty or a rubber washer between the two tabs, and maybe some putty outside of the swing-arm plug for a slightly better fit. It's up to you.