Broken Toggle Pin Retainer Pin

Professor · 12-22-2024, 05:56 PM

The "retainer" pin which holds the center toggle pin has broken off at the base, leaving me with a blind hole blocked by the base of that retainer pin. Is this common? Is there a recommended way to get it out? Is there somebody who can repair this? This is my first post. Thanks in advance for any advice

wlyon · 12-22-2024, 07:46 PM

Contact GT on this forum (gctomeks@msn.com) Bill

G.T. · 12-22-2024, 08:11 PM

Hi Professor, and Thanks Bill for the referral! As for the small retaining pin, removal can range fromm a simple tap out with a ground down 1/16" punch, to removal by Laser!!! It is different every time, and it should be full length. but will most likely do the job even if compromised? If you want to, send me the toggle train and I will remove the old pin and instsll a new custom fit pin to cure the issue... Contact me at: gctomeks@msn.com
Let me know if you want to pursue a repair, and best to you, til....lat'r........

Professor · 12-24-2024, 08:03 PM

1) Thanks to all for the help and responses.
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2) G.T. I will be sending you an email after the Holiday
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3) Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to all.

G.T. · 12-24-2024, 10:02 PM

Thanks Professor, Im looking forward to it.... best, til.....lat'r....GT

12-22-2024, 05:56 PM	#1
Professor New User Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 2 Posts	Broken Toggle Pin Retainer Pin The "retainer" pin which holds the center toggle pin has broken off at the base, leaving me with a blind hole blocked by the base of that retainer pin. Is this common? Is there a recommended way to get it out? Is there somebody who can repair this? This is my first post. Thanks in advance for any advice

12-22-2024, 07:46 PM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 2,609 Times in 968 Posts	Contact GT on this forum (gctomeks@msn.com) Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

12-22-2024, 08:11 PM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,522 Thanks: 1,321 Thanked 3,706 Times in 1,011 Posts	middle toggle pin retaining pin Hi Professor, and Thanks Bill for the referral! As for the small retaining pin, removal can range fromm a simple tap out with a ground down 1/16" punch, to removal by Laser!!! It is different every time, and it should be full length. but will most likely do the job even if compromised? If you want to, send me the toggle train and I will remove the old pin and instsll a new custom fit pin to cure the issue... Contact me at: gctomeks@msn.com Let me know if you want to pursue a repair, and best to you, til....lat'r........

12-24-2024, 10:02 PM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,522 Thanks: 1,321 Thanked 3,706 Times in 1,011 Posts	retaining pin! Thanks Professor, Im looking forward to it.... best, til.....lat'r....GT

12-24-2024, 08:03 PM	#4
Professor New User Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 2 Posts	1) Thanks to all for the help and responses. . 2) G.T. I will be sending you an email after the Holiday . 3) Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to all.