Pins and no needles

[Izack MaddParticipant @izackmadd89335]

Posted by Hopper on 19/06/2015 02:11:14:

You might find it helps to grind the pin down flush with the blade before pushing it out with the above device.

This is standard technique for using chain breaker tools on modern heavy duty motorcycle chains. It might do away with the burr on your pins and make the pin easier to pop out that last little bit.

I tried this but the metal is quite soft considering what it's for and tends to create a big burr and as its stuck on the end of a flat bar it's hard to stop it vibrating. Thanks

[Russell EberhardtParticipant @russelleberhardt48058]

Quick solution: Don't remove the pin, just grind it off flush.

Russell.

[mark costello 1Participant @markcostello1]

If You cannot grind it off, You might be able to use a spare small drill chuck on it if one is available.

[jason udallParticipant @jasonudall57142]

Ok.
Me?
I would get block of scrap wood.
Practically any wood.
Even aluminium.
Place pin upright on block. Using blade to hold.

Drive pin into block. Drive until pin is flush with with blade.
Punch remainder of way with center punch/ sharpened masonry nail
Repeat for as many ends as required.
Pin remains in block to be nailed flush if required.

[jason udallParticipant @jasonudall57142]

One point.
Critical to any technique is “do you want the pin or the blade? “
Since a technique to save both is generally an order of magnitude harder.

[Izack MaddParticipant @izackmadd89335]

Posted by jason udall on 19/06/2015 16:38:52:
One point.
Critical to any technique is "do you want the pin or the blade? "
Since a technique to save both is generally an order of magnitude harder.

While I'm of the age where everything has a value and will "come in handy" and would have saved the pins I realise I'm very unlikely to find a real use for them and it is the blade that is wanted.

[Izack MaddParticipant @izackmadd89335]

Posted by jason udall on 19/06/2015 16:35:54:
Ok.
Me?
I would get block of scrap wood.
Practically any wood.
Even aluminium.
Place pin upright on block. Using blade to hold.

Drive pin into block. Drive until pin is flush with with blade.
Punch remainder of way with center punch/ sharpened masonry nail
Repeat for as many ends as required.
Pin remains in block to be nailed flush if required.

This is roughly what I'm doing but my eyesight is such that seeing the pin to hit only it is a problem that can't be fixed even with magnification and if I were to hit the blade fully rather than the pin it may either snap violently going any which way at hig speed or just split the end of the blade where I'd be clamping it to the saw

[Izack MaddParticipant @izackmadd89335]

Posted by mark costello 1 on 19/06/2015 14:39:33:

If You cannot grind it off, You might be able to use a spare small drill chuck on it if one is available.

Certainly something I can try whilst waiting to make the simple jig thanks

[Izack MaddParticipant @izackmadd89335]

Posted by Russell Eberhardt on 19/06/2015 11:32:30:

Quick solution: Don't remove the pin, just grind it off flush.

Russell.

See the answer above you suggestion

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