C chopo Senior Member Jul 13, 2013 #1 bouht standard size hinge pins. they wont go in without a bunch of hammering. i stopped before i did any damage. how tight should these be?
bouht standard size hinge pins. they wont go in without a bunch of hammering. i stopped before i did any damage. how tight should these be?
BRENT in 10-uh-C Well-known member Jul 14, 2013 #2 The pin should drive in with just light tapping with a small hammer. Are you certain your new pins are not oversized?
The pin should drive in with just light tapping with a small hammer. Are you certain your new pins are not oversized?
CarlG Well-known member Jul 14, 2013 #4 If the hole is even a bit rusty, standard size pins won't go in. May need to chase them a bit.
