PAM CG pin

[dadog13]

TAKE IT OUT...is there some kind of trick...I want to take it out cause I want to replace the lever with a new one...

tnx in advance for helping...

[sssurfer]

Hi dadog,

I always use the same pin remover tool also used for bracelets:

The only tricky thing is to guess which end you have to push, as only one of them will work.

Usually you have to push from the bottom (wrist side) to upside.

A more reliable way to tell is looking any differences in dimension between the two pin's ends. If one end is smaller than the other, then push on it.

If you are unable to figure out which end to push, then start by pushing on the bottom side with LIGHT pressure (just 1-2 turns of the tool screw).

If you feel strong resistance, then try the same on the upper side.

If you feel strong resistance here too, go again on the bottom side and apply a lttle more pressure.

And so on.

Soon or later the pin will start moving out.

[dadog13]

Hi dadog,

I always use the same pin remover tool also used for bracelets.

The only tricky thing is to guess which end you have to push, as only one of them will work.

Usually you have to push from the bottom (wrist side) to upside.

A more reliable way to tell is looking any differences in dimension between the two pin's ends. If one end is smaller than the other, then push on it.

If you are unable to figure out which end to push, then start by pushing on the bottom side with LIGHT pressure (just 1-2 turns of the tool screw).

If you feel strong resistance, then try the same on the upper side.

If you feel strong resistance here too, go again on the bottm side and apply a lttle more pressure.

And so on.

Soon or later the pin will start moving out.

tnx marco...i know which side to push...I don't have the pin remover...so i'll have to invent something else...but what?

[sssurfer]

tnx marco...i know which side to push...I don't have the pin remover...so i'll have to invent something else...but what?

Argh.

I would discourage you from trying this without the proper tool.

Even with the tool one can break it, and/or scratch the CG, if the tool is not good quality or one does not pay attention to keep the needle properly aligned with the pin...

Believe me, removed many levers here.

[PAMman]

Please use only the proper bracelet pin removing tool and in my experience all CGs, except the PAM 036 Ti, are removed from the bottom and replaced via the top. A useful tip for replacing the pin is to use the same tool to press the pin in, but place a piece of flat metal between the tool and the head of the pin (after they are properly aligned) to prevent the tip of the tool slipping off the pin and damaging the polished surface of the CG. I use a craft knife blade at right angles to the pins and the top of the pin can be pressed flush with the top of the CG without any damage. This is particularly useful when assembling one of Jimmy Fu's CGs as the pin is a tight fit in the rubber bushing and the pressure required makes a slip inevitable.