Thread: Flush Cutter - Pin removal method !!!

Originally Posted by DPflaumer

Where is that little anvil from? It seems like just what I need...

you can get one from ebay.

So that got me a new TAD

Smart little anvil with pin hole, a felt polishing block and a flush cutter

Those are exactly what I had figured you were using, the pic you showed me yesterday was a set of standard Dykes... Flush cutters and Nippers work on about 50%-60% of the pins out there, when they work they work just like you showed ....

Max and I both use these type too

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But again they are not near 100% effective...

Thanks for showing us your technique, the small drilled anvil is really nice, love those...

My inside setup isn't quite as nice I just have a 4x4x3/4 Drilled Jewelers block (heavy piece of hardened steel ) and my 2oz hammer that "The Mark" got for me...



You can find the blocks on e-bay too but shipping is high because of the weight...
and yes I just realized how dirty it was and buffed it after the pic LMAO

Looks like this one is similar,Olivia.Think I'm going to try one.

NEW Xuron 170-II Flush-Cut Tapered Wire Cutter - eBay (item 330370386430 end time Dec-20-09 13:05:04 PST)

Thx for sharing.

Actually there are many roads that lead to Rome. One just has to find the right tool for the given project as each scale material, pressure, peened method,... might need a different approach and tool for the job.

Cool technique, I'll have to give it a try. It seems like a pretty safe way to remove some pins.

That does look pretty handy. I always thought doing something like that would mar up the scales pretty badly. I've been wanting some of those flush cut clippers, too.


Regarding the anvils, I just use a 5 or 2 1/2 lb iron freeweight. Never felt much need for anything else, but I pretty much just use them for peening. You can get them at walmart, if you're so inclined.

Thanks guys! Glad everyone likes the idea.

Originally Posted by DPflaumer

Where is that little anvil from? It seems like just what I need...

Everything I have is pretty much from Harbor Freight...they're like two blocks from the house so if I need anything, I don't really even have to drive over.

The cutters were $2, the hammer was $3, and the 1lb anvil was $5.

Originally Posted by aroliver59

Looks like this one is similar,Olivia.Think I'm going to try one.

NEW Xuron 170-II Flush-Cut Tapered Wire Cutter - eBay (item 330370386430 end time Dec-20-09 13:05:04 PST)

Those are weak, do not waist your money on them.
I found a set @ Lowes, flush cutters and pliers, the cutters are pretty tough.

Excellent tutorial! Great technique and easy to understand... nothing feeble about that at all. I don't know who took the pics but I only WISH I could do as well.

Thanks!