55016 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi, Might seem a silly question, but can anyone recommend the best way to trim the drive pin, i.e. tools & method. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi 55 016, I just use a cutting disc in a mini drill. Better if you have a few to do as you have to be careful not to get the pin too hot or you can melt the tie bar. Just cut a little, let it cool/move on to the next. Cut a little more, etc. Done this on Peco's, Seeps, Tortoises as well. hth, kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted February 19, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2011 I use one of these bolt cutters specifically for the purpose - £5.47 from DCC Supplies. Point Actuator Cutters If you're using a slitting disc in a mini-drill then take care not to cut a slit in the adjacent point blade. And above all wear safety goggles: these discs are fragile, very sharp and shatter easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 19, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2011 A pair of heavy duty wire cutters from a tool shop. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55016 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for all your replies. I tried using my Xuron track cutters but the drive pin too tough! The bolt cutters RFS mentions look like being the option. Thanks again guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 20, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2011 Don't use Xuron track cutters on hard wire, not if you like them to stay intact Special hard wire cutters are available, Xuron make them as do others (as above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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