Removing large pins: Anyone use one of these???

[diyDave]

Actually, I was in Harbor Freight the other day, and I saw that side sledge thingy in their percussion section, though I didn't ask about the price, so I couldn't tell you about that. The hammer with the long bill is, however a must have. Note that you don't use the hammer with the long bill as a hammer. Think of it as a drift pin with a handle. You hold the long billed hammer against the pin, and hit it with the BFH! Allows you to control the point of impact better and worry less about flattened thumbs!

 

[Dougster]

Actually, I was in Harbor Freight the other day, and I saw that side sledge thingy in their percussion section, though I didn't ask about the price, so I couldn't tell you about that. The hammer with the long bill is, however a must have. Note that you don't use the hammer with the long bill as a hammer. Think of it as a drift pin with a handle. You hold the long billed hammer against the pin, and hit it with the BFH! Allows you to control the point of impact better and worry less about flattened thumbs!

Sounds like it's time for another road trip down to Warwick, Rhode Island... my closest HF store. Believe it or not, I am actually more concerned at this point about removal of the backhoe bucket tooth pins. Those suckers are really in there good!!!

Dougster

 

[TrippleT]

I think I will make one of those on my lathe. My old shoulders won't take the pounding of a hammer anymore! I can see for my stuff here that would be an asset. I have several different bits but not as large as that would be

 

[Destructo_D]

Interesting... albeit slightly over the top... video. I would like one of these just to change bucket teeth! It would be interesting to try it out on pivot pins as well, but I'll bet it isn't a cheap tool to buy.

I wonder if they can be rented somewhere to try out first???

Dougster

Your right... not exactly cheap.... 4 - 500 to buy a basic set of the yellow colored ones..... depending on which tips you want...

I would love to buy one too, but out of my price range for the amount I would use it.... on the plus side, I can take home one of the demo models anytime I need to use it.

 

[AlanB]

But you don't / can't apply the same amount of force that you do with a sledge either. The thing that gives you the accuracy, takes away the mechanical advantage of a sledge.

The increased arm of the sledge gives you additional impact.

While they are neat, and I would certainly use one where appropriate, do not think that they will develop the same hit that you can with a sledge.

 

[Dougster]

Your right... not exactly cheap.... 4 - 500 to buy a basic set of the yellow colored ones..... depending on which tips you want...
I would love to buy one too, but out of my price range for the amount I would use it.... on the plus side, I can take home one of the demo models anytime I need to use it.

Some people get all the breaks!!!

That is a BUNDLE of money. A bit too rich for my sorry wallet.

Dougster

 

[6sunset6]

I instantly thought about making one. But the impact surfaces have to the right steel and hardened or they will mushroom and or bulge .
I think a very large percentage of force is lost due to poor alignment as with sledge and hand held punch. So I think the slide hammer would work well.