Captdave221 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Is there a reason they are made of brass? I've already lost one I dropped on the floor. I'd like to put a magnet on my InLine Fab mount plate and use steel for the pins so I have a fairly secure storage place when I remove them to check powder or COAL. I have a lathe and some bar stock and will duplicate the dimensions of the Dillon brass pins. Thanks fo any input, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 shooter Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Good idea. I have some pins that hit the floor long ago and are still hiding. Maybe put a GPS tracker on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayfk05 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 You can also get them 3d printed if you know of someone with printer, than you can also find a few designs that prevent powder spilling during indexing. Being what they are they should be easy to machine if you have a small lathe. Brass is probably cheaper because it is easier to machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 You can use little ring type electrical connectors and a drop of super glue. It makes the brass locator pin easier to grab and if it does fall to the floor, it won’t roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Brass has lubricating properties. Minor but they are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67isb Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Buy spare parts kit. Comes with the stuff you'll end up using/needing anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captdave221 Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, 67isb said: Buy spare parts kit. Comes with the stuff you'll end up using/needing anyways. Got one thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Also, Range Panda has a good variety of pins. Check out my channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEAh7Bstw0lf4LLNWm9P6A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussers Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Hmm nI 3d printed pins. You can also print various tabs that go on the pins to make them easier to grab. Check out Thingiverse.com for stl files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek45 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) I cut out some tabs from a bright pink plastic notebook binder. easy to see. easy to grab breast cancer awareness [img]https://i.imgur.com/qPM7EMf.jpg[/img] Edited September 18, 2022 by Derek45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 4/12/2022 at 12:37 PM, Chills1994 said: You can use little ring type electrical connectors and a drop of super glue. It makes the brass locator pin easier to grab and if it does fall to the floor, it won’t roll. thats awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 9/18/2022 at 2:27 PM, Derek45 said: I cut out some tabs from a bright pink plastic notebook binder. easy to see. easy to grab breast cancer awareness [img]https://i.imgur.com/qPM7EMf.jpg[/img] Loving this. Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 The pins are brass so that they won't corrode and get stuck in a hole in a frame or platform. I've seen customers superglue thin washers to the tops of pins so they can be removed using a magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, dillon said: The pins are brass so that they won't corrode and get stuck in a hole in a frame or platform. I've seen customers superglue thin washers to the tops of pins so they can be removed using a magnet. Dillon, Haven't seen you in ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Things have been a bit crazy around here, but I am trying to pop in more frequently again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nc1911 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Brass won’t create a spark against ferrous steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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