Thread: Pivot Pin hole stretched?

Hello guys,
I have this wade and butcher that was not tightening up when using the traditional tightening methods. After closer examination I have found that the actual hole in the steel must be warped or not a perfect circle any more. Is there any way to make this better without repinning? Will repinning even fix the issue? I have done some searching but get lost in the forums about pin tightening and not this specific problem.

Thanks for the input.


these images show the "difference" in the blade sliding in the pivot pin hole