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Post by gtb on Oct 24, 2006 0:02:01 GMT 1
Like most collectors I have quite a few Zippos where the hinge pin is so badly worn the lid flops about when opened. I have successfully replaced these in the past but always had problems getting the old pin out. A quick search on EBay using "watchmakers tools" and I found the set in the picture below. The blue "Vice" is actually a pin remover for watch bracelets, but works just as well on Zippo hinge pins, Literally 5 second to remove a pin. I bought the set and found that quite a few of the other tools have come in useful. (The hammer in the middle is great for knocking the new pin in!) I got mine from haoyee111 (£UK 9.00 including postage from Hong Kong) but there are sellers of these world wide. Glen  |
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Oct 24, 2006 7:37:01 GMT 1
i have the vice remover,which has had a lot of use.Ive found large paper clips fit the 3 barreled hinge lighters spot on and medium clips fit the 5 barreled hinges.
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gtb
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Post by gtb on Oct 24, 2006 21:40:15 GMT 1
Panel Pin Bright 15MM
Wilkinsons
Absolutely perfect for the five barrel. Hinges are as tight as a Yorkshire-mans wallet ;D
You do need to be careful when cutting the ends off though.
Glen
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Oct 25, 2006 14:08:47 GMT 1
cheeky bitch,i seem to remember buying a round at the meet.im doing all my maintainance at work these days,i have everything i need and more.just need a supply of cam springs and im away.
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arthurdent
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Post by arthurdent on Oct 25, 2006 20:49:40 GMT 1
I've used finishing nail as you mention Glen with excellent results and trim the ends careful...oh so carefully with the Dremel cut off wheel.
And the cam springs, Jules I've made one so far with good results from the black steel strapping used to fasten goods to a wood pallet. It's the right thickness and is spring steel. The cut sides can be touched up with either a bit of black paint or gun blue.
The eyelet I've fashioned from brass or copper tubing using custom made flaring tools.
Speaking of wallets...
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freddythefox
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Post by freddythefox on Oct 26, 2006 7:22:28 GMT 1
i can certainly get some of that spring.been pestering a guy who works for zippo for some but it appears they are even tighter than yorkshire men.ive found a company not so far away for the brass eyelets,i think i will be able to get the correct tools from them also. spoke to the mad bish 2 days ago.the shop i got the wallets from has been closed down,so hes having to find some where that sells them.stay frosty bob.you dont need a wallet anyway,you never get your money out.  |
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Post by gtb on Oct 26, 2006 17:16:08 GMT 1
Jules, If you do manage to get the eyelets and tools, Let me know. I have some brass tubing from a model shop, but it's not ideal.
Glen
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