Thread: My non-destructive method of unpinning

Originally Posted by Caledonian

If you use a Drenel tool and very small ball-shaped burr on the pin's head itself, you may even be able tro save the washer.

A drill press works well to save washers as well...but most of the time I use the dremel or flush cut pliers.

this is good, instead of trying to get the tape arond the pin just stick it straight over and file thru the tape. great idea!

Super, I'll try this on my floppy bladed Stead. Thanks:)

As an addendum, I would like to mention that you do need to pay attention to the marks that are being put on the electrical tape by the file. I have come close to burning through the tape once or twice, but you can actually tell how deep you've gone just by looking at the tape. It's just another thing to be cognizant about.