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Pins won't get tight!!
Hey guys-
So I have a razor with loose pins. I've tried to tighten them with a bunch of small taps, but it doesn't seem to be getting tighter. I've taken a closer look, and I think the collar (washer? not sure what these are refered to as :thinking:) may be broken. I can't tell for sure though. The collar is still there and all, but I see a line in it, which I think may be a very small crack.
If it is a hairline crack in the collar, I'm guessing that would that keep from the pin tightening as it should? Thanks!
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Do a search on YouTube for gssixgun and have a look at Glens pinning video - it may help
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Have you pinned razors before?
Because I am unsure about your 'small taps'.
If you have pinned razors before, you'll know how much force is needed to tighten a pin.
If you haven't, then the problem might as well be that you are just tapping too softly.
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Not to muddy things up, Bruno nailed my first reaction, but I'd be currious as to the condition of the razor in general. I've had a few problem children and each one was slightly different. From a cracked collar to a work hardened pin that crached long before it tightened... Not to mention one that seems to have been pinned with a nail... That was funny the first time I hit it... BOING
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No experience pinning. That may be the problem! :) I'm going to give it another go tonight, see what happens. I checked out Glen's video, which should improve my tapping technique. Let's see what happens!! Thanks for the help guys.
Razor is in good shape overall. I got it from the classifieds here from a good guy, so I know it's good. So just not sure when the collar may have cracked, I never dropped it or anything. Oh well, the mysteries of life!! I'll see how my attempt goes tonight!
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I've heard all about the spoon thing, and tried it myself with no luck at all. You need a small ball-peen hammer, a really hard surface, and a certain amount of balls for your peening...... it takes a bit more force than you think. The problem is that the force required is just short of the force it takes to bend a pin or crack the scales.
You have to try. Oh, I have a cigar box full of broken scales......
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Got them tight!! With some improved technique from the video, I struck a little harder than my first attempt and I got the pins nice and tight. I used the spoon method, but I felt I needed a little more weight, so I loaded it with a few quarters. Not the most orthodox pin tightening method, but it worked well. Thanks for the input and tips guys, much appreciated!