Jkay Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Im trying to re-size my POrikaa. I'm using the proper tool, and can extract the pins 1/4 of their length ... but try as I might, with pliers .. I cant get them out the rest of the way. How should I remove these troublesome pins?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 This is why I opted for the rubber strap for mine. I had seen numerous threads about people having problems with resizing the bands. Wish I had a suggestion for you. The strap isn't too expensive and may be a good alternative. (That is if you like the look of the rubber) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I use a hammer and pin: I broke my vise-like pin-removing tool on a UPO bracelet. It's not at all easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks guys. I even tried a jewelers screwdriver to push but DANG are they tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 God gave you teeth for a reason. Be a man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I guess that is what this hammer and pin set are for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I guess that is what this hammer and pin set are for! I use something similar, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have a rubber strap on my B&R so I'd really like to keep the link bracelet on this POrikaa .. thanks for the link to the miniature punch set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I thought long and hard about the punch set and what I might have around the house to replicate it. I remembered my wife's sewing machine and looked in her sewing supplies. I found a *blunt* heavy gauge sewing needle which was only slightly more thin than the pins in the bracelet and used the handle of a #0 screwdriver as the "hammer" to drive the pins and viola! I removed 4 links easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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