Removing a "roll pin"

Bob_Skurka · Jul 3, 2004

Re: Removing a \"roll pin\"

OK it is done.

Attempt number 1. I hammered it flush with one side so most of it was sticking out the other side. I took a good stout nail and flattened the point. I used the head against the roll pin, the flattened point was facing away for me to hammer onto. It promptly bent 90 degrees.

Attempt number 2. Same result, except I hit my finger with the hammer.

Attempt number 3. Larger nail, much larger. Cut off the point and with the newly flat end pressed against the roll pin I wacked at it with my hammer. I should have been wearing heavy gloves, see Attempt number 2. This time there were a few swear words, but they were pain induced, not out of frustration.

Attempt number 4. I took a pair a wire snips and gingerly squeezed into the roll pin and rocked it. It took some time, but it acually pulled out.

Bird · Jul 3, 2004

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Precisely the way I've done it, several times, Bob, before I got the right kind of punches. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Bob_Skurka · Jul 3, 2004

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Well I don't have the punches so if I ever have to do it again I will first try the "Bird" method!

Thanks. And by the way, rocking the pins out hurt a lot less than hitting my fingers with the hammer /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

MadReferee · Jul 3, 2004

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I run a small gunsmithing business on the side. A number of years ago I purchased a special set of roll pin punches from Brownells after being frustrated many times using a straight pin punch. The roll pin punch has a dimpled end that fits into the opening of the roll pin. This arrangement does not flatten the pin thus making it reusable and easier to get out.

I don't have the latest catalog handy right now but I know they are not very expensive.

Inspector507 · Jul 3, 2004

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Brownells sells them for $3.60 each, or a set of 8 including "bench box" $35.50

PineRidge · Jul 4, 2004

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The secret to tapping them out is to use the blunt nose punch so that you don't expand them. I also 1st give them a shot of PB Blaster and they slide out easier.

Bob_Skurka · Jul 4, 2004

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( The secret to tapping them out is to use the blunt nose punch so that you don't expand them. I also 1st give them a shot of PB Blaster and they slide out easier. )

A little late with that advice Mike! I didn't even think about using a lubricant /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

PineRidge · Jul 5, 2004

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Bob I only added the late post because a lot of folks read these posts for their own reference. They might also have the need to remove a pin or two at sometime in the future. And after all information is "free" here at the TBN site.

Hope you had a good 4th!

om21braz · Jul 5, 2004

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( A number of years ago I purchased a special set of roll pin punches from Brownells after being frustrated many times using a straight pin punch.)

A nice set well worth the price !