Thread: Removing pins from scales

Guys, I'm sorry if this has been asked a thousand times... I tried looking for existing threads, and didn't have much luck. So...

What is the best way to remove pins from scales? I have several vintage straights that I'd like to restore. Putting them in my ammo vibrating polisher with the scales attached causes two problems: the blade doesn't get polished as well, and the media I'm currently using stains the scales. So from now on, I'll be removing the scales before they go in the polisher.

Also, I can't seem to find the thread that talks about replacing pins with screw-in type adjustable pins. I should have subscribed to it, darn it. Same thing for that thread that shows how to put in regular pins. Sheesh, I'm such a newb. Any pointers to those threads would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Edit: found the post about adjustable pins... http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...able-pins.html

Also found the thread about putting in new pins...http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...in-scales.html but I'm still not finding info on the best way to remove them...