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Posted: **Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:44 pm**

russsaw wrote:Yes, Sorry about the confusion, and switching topics to the arm pin

I am having trouble getting all of the pins out. I bought a nice set of pin punches and have used lots of penetrating oil. So far I have gotten two of the pins out on the left caster. The ones on the right won't budge.

As far as the arm pin on the base. I smashed the pin, to the point where the pin actually split and then smooshed into the hole. I have no idea how to get it out now. I have been trying to drill it out with no success. I am even considering drilling an access hole through the other side of the base to try to punch it back the other way.

The problem I guess is that these pins haven't moved in 55 years and they are rusted. I found changing the bearings much easier than removing these pins. I don't get why they would use these pins. why not just a set screw or some other easily removable device

I am stuck. especially with the base arm pin. I am gonna go whack at the casters some more

I would consider drilling out the hole in the base a couple sizes so that you can see better what the pin has actually done. If it has rolled in on itself, I think it can still be driven out.

Many continuous light taps are better here than a large hammer and a mighty swing. Tat, tap, tap and not wham.

Patience, Grasshopper!

Driving the pin from the other side is a longer reach and it will be difficult to keep the pin punch properly aligned with the roll pin so as to not bend it while trying to drive it.

Posted: **Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:38 pm**

I am pretty sure it is already bent. I even broke a few drill bits

Posted: **Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:18 pm**

russsaw wrote:I am pretty sure it is already bent. I even broke a few drill bits

We pursueing this here orthere?

Posted: **Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:16 am**

I guess we should delete this thread and perhaps then move the active "arm pin removal" thread that is in General woodworking section to the maintenance section. I don't know who has the authority or means to do that.

Sorry that I started two thread but I have been have trouble with the pins on the casters and the base.

I am still stuck. I am now just considering forgeting about taking apart the base and just painting it as is.

maybe tomorrow I will feel different. but I can't seem to get it out. even with all my drilling.

So far I have three of the caster pins out.

THanks

Posted: **Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:57 am**

russsaw wrote:I guess we should delete this thread and perhaps then move the active "arm pin removal" thread that is in General woodworking section to the maintenance section. I don't know who has the authority or means to do that.

Sorry that I started two thread but I have been have trouble with the pins on the casters and the base.

I am still stuck. I am now just considering forgeting about taking apart the base and just painting it as is.

maybe tomorrow I will feel different. but I can't seem to get it out. even with all my drilling.

So far I have three of the caster pins out.

THanks

I am just curious and not challenging your decision to do so but why do you find it necessary to disassemble the caster units?

Posted: **Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:10 am**

russsaw wrote:I guess we should delete this thread and perhaps then move the active "arm pin removal" thread that is in General woodworking section to the maintenance section. I don't know who has the authority or means to do that.

Sorry that I started two thread but I have been have trouble with the pins on the casters and the base.

I am still stuck. I am now just considering forgeting about taking apart the base and just painting it as is.

maybe tomorrow I will feel different. but I can't seem to get it out. even with all my drilling.

So far I have three of the caster pins out. Furthermore, you can paint it and put it back in service without getting the pin out. Don't let this get you down. I know this is easier for me to say than for for you to live with but this is not your last challenge.

THanks

This is not end end of sawdust, russsaw. There are solutions to be had even if the pin never comes out.

Posted: **Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:01 am**

russsaw wrote:I guess we should delete this thread and perhaps then move the active "arm pin removal" thread that is in General woodworking section to the maintenance section. I don't know who has the authority or means to do that.

Sorry that I started two thread but I have been have trouble with the pins on the casters and the base.

I am still stuck. I am now just considering forgeting about taking apart the base and just painting it as is.

maybe tomorrow I will feel different. but I can't seem to get it out. even with all my drilling.

So far I have three of the caster pins out.

THanks

If you need end castings or casters let me know and we canwork something out

Posted: **Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:04 pm**

dusty wrote:This is not end end of sawdust, russsaw. There are solutions to be had even if the pin never comes out.

Or this depending upon yer 10-20!

Posted: **Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:03 pm**

@ dusty - I am wanting to take the casters apart so I can put them in the electrolysis bucket and get all the rust off. The springs are completely rusted.

& JPG - I could buy those, but it's just more money invested and the aren't green

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