clamshell catches

[ProtoTipo]

A hacksaw blade in the toolpost?

I'm no machinist, but I'd grind a tool to the correct width, put an OE pin in the chuck and record the depth, then cut the groove to that depth on the replacement pin.
These binder pins will probably do the job though, so it won't come to the above.

[LM mic]

Chris this is an idea for you to be sure to do the groove onto the right place ( and also to be able to hold the pin on the mandril)
Its a two part one ( but can be in one part only and cut only half lenght to press firmly the pin)




With the tool cut you will grind you just need to "tangeant" the small face of this tool jaw ( which length have been done properly ) so you are sure to cut the groove on the right place

Hope this helps

[ProtoTipo]

Special tooling Michel?

If the binding pins work, I won't need to machine. We'll see?

I have found this supplier for pins with circlip grooves. The first column (5) shows a 35 overall length with a 31.7 distance to the clip groove:
http://www.thomaspotter.com/clevis-pin

[Strat Fan]

I have found this supplier for pins with circlip grooves. The first column (5) shows a 35 overall length with a 31.7 distance to the clip groove:
http://www.thomaspotter.com/clevis-pin

I read Thomas Popper a first glance, I must get my eye sight checked..

[LM mic]

I read Thomas Popper a first glance, I must get my eye sight checked..

Done for me last week ... ouchhhhhhhhhhh laser and tutti quanti ............. !!! LOL

So I read the site OK lol...............and am sure the "swiss strat" man is not involved on pins production !!!!

[LM mic]

[QUOTE=ProtoTipo;33105]Special tooling Michel?

If the binding pins work, I won't need to machine. We'll see?


Chris
You can use it also to machine "binding"pins" to proper lenght........(writed proper not .......popper!!!!!!)

[ProtoTipo]

I've asked for a price from Thomas Popper ooops, Potter.

Michel,

I'm hoping the binding pins work without modification.

[LPH_UK]

I've asked for a price from Thomas Popper ooops, Potter.

Michel,

I'm hoping the binding pins work without modification.

Chris - I had been looking at this type of pin too.

Two of the originals on each latches are just like this with a groove and circlip.

I have access to a small lathe (not mine but a friends) so if an appropriate length can't be found I might be able to get some modified.

[ProtoTipo]

Chris - I had been looking at this type of pin too.

Two of the originals on each latches are just like this with a groove and circlip.

I have access to a small lathe (not mine but a friends) so if an appropriate length can't be found I might be able to get some modified.

We'll see what the binder pins are like first.
I don't need to replace the short crimped one, just one of the two longer (circlip) pins.