Knock offs - adding locking pin
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Melting Slicks
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Knock offs - adding locking pin
Can you add the locking pins to knock offs?
Drill them and add a pin or just make sure you whack the bejesus out of the spinner with the mallet?
Drill them and add a pin or just make sure you whack the bejesus out of the spinner with the mallet?
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I have had a set of the early repro knockoffs on my 65 since the early 80's. They do not have the pins and they do not move if you put them on correctly. 8 spins and a few good blows with a real lead hammer and your good to go. I put little crayon marks on the outer rim, lined up with the 3 spinner points. This allows me to check at a glance if they have moved. It also saves your hammer from needless damage. They have never moved.
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I have had a set of the early repro knockoffs on my 65 since the early 80's. They do not have the pins and they do not move if you put them on correctly. 8 spins and a few good blows with a real lead hammer and your good to go. I put little crayon marks on the outer rim, lined up with the 3 spinner points. This allows me to check at a glance if they have moved. It also saves your hammer from needless damage. They have never moved.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I think I have a nice deal on a set of knock-offs from a forum member.
I think I have a nice deal on a set of knock-offs from a forum member.
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