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monkeypuzzlebeefeater pin removal help 11-20-2014, 08:15 PM
Chevhead Sure....File or needle files,... 11-20-2014, 08:51 PM
monkeypuzzlebeefeater I was thinking dremmel. ... 11-20-2014, 09:04 PM
Euclid440 Make a mask, small strip of... 11-20-2014, 09:30 PM
Splashone Use a sharp (new) 1/16" drill... 11-20-2014, 09:38 PM
tintin good advice, and by all means... 11-20-2014, 09:43 PM
engine46 First put tape or parts of an... 11-21-2014, 09:08 PM
bouschie I generally file flat to the... 11-20-2014, 09:15 PM
lz6 I always file with cabinet... 11-20-2014, 09:22 PM
monkeypuzzlebeefeater Thanks for the advice guys 11-20-2014, 09:24 PM
criswilson10 Put electrical tape over the... 11-20-2014, 09:27 PM
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    First put tape or parts of an aluminum can around the pin as mentioned above to protect the scales if you slip. I have used about three layers of tape in the past. You can use a Dremel or file to slowly & carefully get rid of most of the head but make sure it stays cool. Just go slow. This way it will make the head weak. Then find your center & use a 1/16 drill bit to carefully drill it. The weak head should pop off & as long as you're on center, it will work out just fine. If you happen to get off center some, drill at an angle toward the center for a bit then drill straight down. You will see whan you have your center. I have done this many times successfully.
    Last edited by engine46; 11-21-2014 at 09:12 PM.

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