[CAUT] sizing key-frame pin holes?

[Ed Sutton]

Hi, Mark!
I've used medium thickness CA glue with good results.
Swab the holes with glue, spray the rail with accelerator, then drive the
pins.
(Cut a block of hardwood to the height you want the pins to be, drill a
3/8" hole in the block, then tap in the pins with a learther faced mallet.)
(You might also try steaming the holes....maybe it will tighten them
enough.)
Ed Sutton


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Cramer <Cramer@BrandonU.ca>
> To: CAUT <caut@ptg.org>
> Date: 8/31/2004 12:57:30 PM
> Subject: [CAUT] sizing key-frame pin holes?
>
> we're having to replace a set of nicked .146" front-rail pins and have
> replacements on hand, however, the new ones are a loose fit in the
original
> holes.
>
> i.e.: not wobbly, but they can be pushed in and turned with bare hands.
>
> I was thinking of pre-sizing the holes with hide glue ... any
> cautions/suggestions?
>
> thanks,
> Mark Cramer,
> Brandon University
>
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