Removing/Installing Rolled Pins

[dusty]

I actually went by Harbor Freight yesterday...I normally am pretty leery of the quality of some of their stuff but we have a HF store <1/4mile from my office, so I thought it was worth checking before I ordered online. I ended up buying a set of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-long-drive-pin-punch-set-93111.html

I actually think the quality looks pretty good and as always with HF, you can't beat the price, plus no shipping as we have a local store. I haven't tried them out yet but it did include the two sizes that SDSSmith recommended above. I made the mistake of using the wrong type and size punch that Ed mentioned above when I was trying to remove the pin in the pivot rod when trying to remove my way tubes...as noted, I ended up flaring out the pin and then had to drill it out, which made a hassle and a bit of a mess...lesson learned and now hopefully I have the right tool for the job.

You got the right tool. As for looking good - they certainly do. As for quality, only time and two or three successful pin extractions will tell that story. Inexpensive is not always cheap!

[forrestb]

Take a look at roll pin punches. They are designed to not damage the pin or the holder.
http://www.brownells.com/search/index.h ... &ksubmit=y
Forrest

[JPG]

YEP! Steel 'quality' will be the bottom line.

I may just try a set out myself! 30% off a definite attraction. Beats 20% coupon(No the local HF does NOT allow discount coupons on sale priced stuff:mad:)

My old craftsman punches are showing their age and (mis)use.


BTW Cheap is not always inexpensive either!

[dgale]

Inexpensive is not always cheap!
BTW Cheap is not always inexpensive either!

Both good points! Like I said, I'm often leery of some of the stuff there in terms of quality, accuracy, and/or longevity, but that being said, many of their tools are well built and are an exceptional deal. As with anything, a shrewd eye as a consumer will tell you the junk from the great deals. As for these pin punches, these seem well made and very durable...time will tell if I'm right but hard to see how they could fail for the intended purpose. One nice thing is each one was stamped with the size, which was a complaint for a few of the sets listed on Amazon.

[JPG]

Both good points! Like I said, I'm often leery of some of the stuff there in terms of quality, accuracy, and/or longevity, but that being said, many of their tools are well built and are an exceptional deal. As with anything, a shrewd eye as a consumer will tell you the junk from the great deals. As for these pin punches, these seem well made and very durable...time will tell if I'm right but hard to see how they could fail for the intended purpose. One nice thing is each one was stamped with the size, which was a complaint for a few of the sets listed on Amazon.

Who looks at the 'size'? I look at the end and the hole/pin.

If they are too hard, they will break.

If they are too soft, they will bend.

Neither will be revealed until actually used.

For $7 + tx, they are worth a try.

If junk, they can be used as a hasp pin.

[terrydowning]

I am thoroughly chastised

Maybe these instead??
http://www.amazon.com/GRIP-Forged-Steel-Roll-Punch/dp/B003L7HOMG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

[JPG]

I am thoroughly chastised

In a pinch, they would probably work.]http://www.amazon.com/Starrett-S565PC-D ... pd_cp_hi_0[/url]

[Ed in Tampa]

In a pinch, they would probably work.]http://www.amazon.com/Starrett-S565PC-D ... pd_cp_hi_0[/url]

The Starrett set NOW YOU ARE COOKING! Broke but you got a set of punches you can be proud of.

[jhut83]

I just used my 7/64 allen wrench and tapped one out with a hammer. It worked perfectly. No damage to the pin.

[JPG]

I just used my 7/64 allen wrench and tapped one out with a hammer. It worked perfectly. No damage to the pin.

Musta been a relatively loose one!:eek:;)