Thread: Flush Cutter - Pin removal method !!!

Here are those pics I promised on how I use wire cutters to remove pins without damaging the scales.

For those who have not seen the off-topic thread, I had mentioned that I don't use a drill or a file to remove my scale pins...I use a set of wire cutters.

Here's my modest kit for the project...our victim today is a set of W&B Celebrated in really poor condition.



Here's a closeup of the pin we'll be removing. With the scales in poor condition it might be difficult to get them off without damaging the decoration or breaking them.



Ok...the secret, if there is one, is to snug the edges of the cutters in between the washer of the pin and the scale. The keeps you from having to file anything down from a bad cut.



woot! Looks like a clean cut. The washer is gone leaving only the pin to drive out...



The pin has been drifted out and the scales are undamaged.



At any rate, gssixgun, hope this gives you a better idea of how I use the wire cutters to remove my pins. I figure you've already tried it for yourself based on our last conversation.

Anybody else reading can enjoy my feeble attempt at a tutorial.