Beadyv6 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Does anyone know where to get a small cross pein hammer suitable for hammering track pins in?? Struggle to find one small enough....does anyone use these? is there a better method for fixing the pins in? Cheers in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 or 4 ounce https://www.toolstation.com/pin-hammer/p80643?store=N2&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw-OEjvDX5QIVia3tCh18fgD8EAQYBCABEgJ7e_D_BwE You can also get panel pin pushers. I use the above hammer to start pins off then use a small punch for better control over the final taps, so as not to get the pins too tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Press them in with the end of some pliers. Use Gaugemaster pins they are very sharp and have perfectly flat heads like me. I have never used a hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Have a look on line for a jewellers hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I pushed all of my track pins in using pliers - and the board was ply - no drilling of holes required. When using a hammer there is always just the chance you will miss the pin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 And everything on the board jumps up and down . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 9mm ply bored. So I drill a hole with a 1mm drill then push the pin in with either pliers of fingers normally when I've misplaced the pliers!! So most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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