Replating a 45.......

Re: Replating a 45.......

MFE MFEMFEMFE

>The pins go through the metal and part way into the wood on the far side. They are the only thing holding on the handle. If anyone knows a good way to completely drill a hard pin out of soft wood without messing up the hole I'd appreciate a description of the process.

Re: Replating a 45.......

George in Lowell, Mich.

>The plan of attack that I have is based on the assumption that the pin is CRS. I really don't think that a hardened pin would have been necessary.

1. Use very small center drill and high RPMs to "spot" the center of the pins.

2. Drill a 1/16" hole through the pin "feeling for break out".

3. Depending on how accurate I am with my center drill, I will then use th right size drillbit to drill out the pin completely or slightly undersize.

4. An alternate approach is to use the smallest easyout available, or a left handed drillbit 1/64" smaller than the pin diameter.

5. The 1/16" hole will guide whatever drill I use down the center of the pin.

What do you think about this?

If I screw up the wood. I could make a custom version.

My intent is not to pawn it off as being in perfect shape. It will still be for my use.

George

Re: Replating a 45....... *LINK*

Martin King

>Just done my 46 and got the handle off OK, link below shows how:


http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7823

Takes a sure hand

Jim Reed @ Tallahassee

>to remove that tote without damage. Kudos!

Re: Replating a 46.......

Dave Thompson - Champaign IL

>Nice post, thanks for sharing.

I have a few planes that I would like to re-nickel. I have no idea of the cost, where to get it done, or prep work required. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished results of your project and hearing what you have to say about it.

Thanks,

Dave

Thanks for the link...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>That looks too risky for me though...