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Title: Alignment pin
Post by: Wolftrail on March 09, 2019, 06:57:57 PM

I have a few alignment pins coming loose on the my take downs.   I'm using JB weld.  What glue are you using for the pin.

Title: Re: Alignment pin
Post by: jess stuart on March 09, 2019, 07:41:05 PM

I use epoxy but, file a small groove in the pin to give  the epoxy something to hang on to.  Sometimes the wood in your wedge will take on moisture and swell gripping the pin very tightly. Periodic wax on the pins is a good practice too.

Title: Re: Alignment pin
Post by: kennym on March 09, 2019, 08:03:27 PM

I’m with Jess !

Title: Re: Alignment pin
Post by: skeaterbait on March 09, 2019, 08:23:00 PM

I'm with Kenny

Title: Re: Alignment pin
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 09, 2019, 10:46:15 PM

I am with Jess and Kenny.  :bigsmyl: I take a Q tip and apply petroleum jelly to the pin holes in the wedges. Lubes them and turns moisture away.

Title: Re: Alignment pin
Post by: buddyb on March 09, 2019, 11:16:32 PM

I use MT-13 Epoxy and apply a little string wax to the pin holes.

Title: Re: Alignment pin
Post by: Wolftrail on March 10, 2019, 12:07:43 PM

Thx guys.

Title: Re: Alignment pin
Post by: T Folts on March 28, 2019, 11:50:23 AM

I also clean them with acetone to remove any oil on them.