On Topic: Bridge notching problem.

Joe & Penny Goss imatunr@primenet.com
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 07:08:49 -0600


HuMMMMMMMMMMM Good idea
Its early but later me thinks that we will see if the Maffey Coil setter
can be adapted for this job.
BTW does any one still make them ? I could not find it in any catalog to
look up the sp of his name.
Joe Goss

> Roger has the idea, but didn't go far enough. Hie thee to the nearest
> automotive supply store and purchase the cheapest impact dent puller you
can
> find. Get rid of the screw end, and possibly the shaft, and save the
weight.
> Cannibalize a small vise grip by removing the adjustable screw from the
> back. Thread the dent puller shaft, if it's the right size - a suitably
> sized replacement if it isn't, and reassemble the dent puller with the
vise
> grip in place of the screw (with a wing nut as a locking nut at the back
end
> of the vise grip). Grip the pin with the vise grip and whack it out with
the
> sliding weight in one stroke. Repeat as necessary. Life is sweet. 
> 
> FYI, and BTW (FUBAR need not apply): This grippy little impact puller
also
> works WONDERFULLY for key pins.
> 
> You're welcome, 
>  Ron 
> 


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