Anatomy of a Trigger Bar

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

It's a very weak magnetism. I think if it was any stronger it would pull the pin in sideways...

Problem solved: Center drill a pocket for the pin in the end of the magnetized rod with a #55 drill. Your rod can be powerfully magnetic and still keep the pin pointing the right way. You'd use this to start the pin, then the brass punch to set if flush. Needle nose pliers, tiny vise grips, locking forceps are all handy in certain circumstances, but they will all tend to mark the pin when applied.