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Thread: Wrist pin handle?

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    Wrist pin handle?

    The local mechanic gave me 4 wrist pins. I was expecting something like a push rod. How do you all fashion a handle? Just put a rod of steel thru and JB Weld?

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    I assume this is for a scraper burnisher. You don't actually need a handle, assuming it's long enough to work with. If you have a lathe a wood one would be my choice, partly for weight and partly for the feel in hand.

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    Yes scraper burnisher. It is only about 3 inches long-i had not thought about holding w one hand

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    I'd advise making a handle. On that short a burnisher,you will likely get a panful cut trying to burnish a scraper just holding it in your hand. Sooner or later,for sure, a loud OATH will be heard emanating from your shop!

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    I would mount it on a dowel rod.
    I would insert the dowel rod in a wooden handle.

    Epoxy should keep it from spinning.

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    Length of studding to fit through the bore of the pin, two domed nuts for looks, a standard nut, three washers and a length of braid reinforced clear poly hose or similar to make a handle. All the fastenings zinc plated, and make sure the nuts don't project over the OD of the pin (or fit a washer if you are worried about getting cut)...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian maybury View Post
    Length of studding to fit through the bore of the pin
    Whazzat?
    All-thread rod?

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    I no speaka da Americano so well Jim. We call it studding over here, or sometimes threaded rod...

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