Thread: Help--I can't get my scales off!

Originally Posted by ndw76

I've never had any trouble with removing pins by filing and tapping since I started using a jewellers anvil. This one has a hole about the same size as most pin heads so only one side needs to be filed.

Is this the sort of thing you're talking about, Nathan?

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Chaiguy,

I have found the easiest material to use is the plastic pipes that come with aerosol cans. It cuts easily, and is self-lubricating.

You have to search about a bit to find ones with the correct outside and inside diameters.

Others use brass/copper tube.

Best regards

Russ

What I have found is that the pivot holes can be of different sizes. Therefore I have used JB Weld and fill the pivot hole, sand it flush and re drill it to the size I want. Saves a lot of figuring out on what size tube I need.

Originally Posted by chaiguy

Is this the sort of thing you're talking about, Nathan?

Horn Anvil On Base Jewelers Tools Jewelry Tool NIB on eBay.ca (item 110454445819 end time 13-Nov-09 00:17:39 EST)

Yeah, that's the one that I use.