Thread: First attempt at pinning didn't go so well...

Go slowly when peening down the ends of the brass rod. I got a little heavy handed with the first re-pin that I tried, and it didn't turn out so well. The second time, I took my time. Probably 300 to 400 taps (maybe more) on each side of the pins 50 at a time then flip. Looks much better this time around. Most use a really light hammer like yours, but mine is a 12 oz. I just choke all the way up on the handle and let gravity do all the work.