Reply to "Need Advice: Mechanical Repair of Lionel JLC Hudson #8210"

MannyrockOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Well, I tried cutting the end of the pin off with my diagonal cutters. Problem is, that the cutting edges of the pliers are not totally flush with the outer edge of the side of the pliers. The cutting edges are sharpened or cast slightly inward, at an angle, and therefore will not cut 100% flush with the outside edge of the tool.

So, using great hand strength (ouch!) I was able to snip the pin off, but it left about an eighth of an inch of the bent pin remaining on inside of the frame.

I think I will try putting a strip of masking tape inside of the frame, sticky side up, to catch metal flecks, and try using a dremel tool with cutting wheel to cut off that remaining protrusion. Seems like there will be enough room to fit the round cutting wheel inside of the frame to do the cutting.

Thanks,

Mannyrock

1/24/2112:23 PM

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