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by **gwlreno** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:03 pm

No problem there. I'm probably only going to be using it on GE and Econolite doors.

Thanks again!

by **coyttl** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:05 pm

Those are neat!

Gordon - if you want from money, I'll buy one off of you. :thumbsup:

by **gwlreno** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:19 pm

coyttl wrote:Those are neat!

Gordon - if you want from money, I'll buy one off of you.

No problem. I've still got to gather the materials before I can get going on this.

I'll let you know when I get one done. But be warned-I'm not much of a machinist so it may involve a bit of trial and error!

by **rustyfoot** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:21 pm

jab8356 wrote:When I used to work at the machine shop, I took orders for a pin remover that I came up with. It was 2 pieces of steel with threaded rod on each side holding them together with some space in between and then a small machine screw in the center which is used to push the pin out of the hinge. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the shop anymore and cannot make them anymore.

I've come across two types of these pins. One, which looks like yours, is solid with a slit and they can usually be reused. The other type was thin material rolled up to form a pin and those usually would not survive being pushed out to be able to be used again.

Pounding out these pins can result in the hinge breaking off the casting.

You are correct....make sure to brace the hinge casting with support to keep from breaking. Put some oil or PB blaster to ease the removal. New pins easily found at hardware or wire brush rust and use originals. :tease:

Be gentle and patient to avoid damage. :2Cool:

by **WildBill** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:24 pm

perfect timing on this post as I was about to ask this same question this week!

by **mcha9797** on Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:43 pm

I was able to gently punch out all of the hinge pins on a couple of signals that I worked on recently, just watch and make sure that your not bending/breaking the hinges when you tap/hammer on the pins. They were re-installed with no problems. Good luck!!

by **coyttl** on Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:52 pm

Holy. Friggin'. Carp.

Took apart a TSI signal that I got from Cameron to get it powdercoated.

Got it all apart, save for these pins. I had a punch, the size mentioned earlier in this thread, and they were tougher than anything to get out. Eventually, I twisted them out using vice grips.

Even though I bough some from McMaster Carr, I may not use them, and use a different style of pin instead.

--Me.

by **LarryC39** on Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:46 pm

jab8356 wrote:That version won't work on CH type M doors. I had to alter one so the 1/2 bar is thinner in the middle and then it fits between the door and the body of the signal to get the pin out.

I find the "rolled pins" on Tye R's, M's, Singers, etc. are safe enough to punch out anyway.

by **TheHOODLUM** on Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:20 pm

coyttl wrote:Holy. Friggin'. Carp.

Took apart a TSI signal that I got from Cameron to get it powdercoated.

Got it all apart, save for these pins. I had a punch, the size mentioned earlier in this thread, and they were tougher than anything to get out. Eventually, I twisted them out using vice grips.

Even though I bough some from McMaster Carr, I may not use them, and use a different style of pin instead.

--Me.

My TSI pair's hinge pins just sit in the housing's hinge holes. I just lifted the doors off.

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