Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol kit question

[bhamlin52]

How do I get these pins out. I believe the are 2mm. I can't get them to budge. I don't want the punch to roll off the pins and go into the wood.

 

[wiscoaster]

You have to use a slightly smaller "pin" punch (ie it has a flat face) and with close attention to proper alignment and very light tapping with a small hammer you should be able to do that. Based on your description, I think you're either working with the wrong kind of punch, or you're attempting to drive rounded pins. My Kentucky is a Traditions; it has no pins, so I can't speak to what pins are in the Pedersoli variant, but just first determine whether or not they're tapered pins and whether or not they're rounded. You want to drive them toward the larger and rounded side if they are. If both ends are rounded, I think you'll still be OK if you're careful, steady of hand, have good eyesight, and are using the right kind of punch. Sometimes magnification can help with that last variable. Good luck!!

 

[bhamlin52]

You can see in the image the pins are rounded. I'm going to be getting a 5/64" parallel pin punch. I may need to get a starter punch.

 

[Hawk54]

Nail set punch.

 

[bhamlin52]

Nail set punch.

I'll give that a try.

 

[Hawk54]

I'll give that a try.

The nail set punches come in different sizes for different nail head sizes. The are concave on the end. Get one that fits over the end of the pin. Should keep the punch from slipping of the pin.

 

[Tumbledown]

Light taps with a punch to start, once the pin has moved below the surface of the wood, the wood will guide the punch. So long as the punch is slightly smaller than the pin and you start slow, recentering between each blow, you shouldn't have to worry.

 

[SmokepoleSam]

I have a 1977 Kentucky (AC) date code and there is a screw in the ramrod channel to remove the barrel, also remove the tang screw. The pins you show are for the ramrod thimble. I hope this helps you and merry Christmas
I can't upload a picture if I figure it out I will.

 

[bhamlin52]

I got all the pins out. Took over an hour. Gouged up the wood a bit but it all sanded out. All the pins were rusted. I will be replacing them with brass.

 

[Phil Coffins]

In the long haul you’ll be happier with steel pins. Another trick is only punch them out far enough to pull them out from the other side using pliers. Less chance of messing up the wood.

 

[bhamlin52]

In the long haul you’ll be happier with steel pins. Another trick is only punch them out far enough to pull them out from the other side using pliers. Less chance of messing up the wood.

I came to the same conclusion and ordered stainless steel rod for the pins.

 

[wiscoaster]

I came to the same conclusion and ordered stainless steel rod for the pins.

... but ... you won't be able to blue them. I've used "music wire" (aka "piano wire") from Ace Hardware.

 

[bhamlin52]

... but ... you won't be able to blue them. I've used "music wire" (aka "piano wire") from Ace Hardware.

I'm OK with the color. If I don't like them I will replace them.

 

[Alan O]

MBS has a1/16" pin punch that's pretty reasonably priced. I hope this link shows it: Product Listing