The Ford Barn

Oldbluoval · 07-05-2021, 03:15 PM

Maybe this is old to some but necessity was the mother of invention with me.
I work on a lot of slant windshield A’s and mostly work alone.
Got real tired of fighting hinge pins in and out. So I ordered .272 steel from McMaster Carr and made the attached. Tapered the ends so that it would find the centers easily. It works! I’m sure the same thing could be done with the .25 pins
Again..maybe to some this is old news

Dennis Pereira · 07-05-2021, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the tip .

Gene F · 07-05-2021, 03:56 PM

sometimes having someone just to hold something while you align it, or strike it with a hammer is very handy. Good help, even though not technically inclined goes a long way.

Patrick L. · 07-05-2021, 04:08 PM

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As the years roll by that special drawer just keeps getting 'fuller' of all these special made 'helpers'.

07-05-2021, 03:40 PM	#2
Dennis Pereira Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgetown Divide Kelsey ca Posts: 869	Re: Shop tip for today Thanks for the tip . __________________ Dennis in Kelsey ca

07-05-2021, 03:56 PM	#3
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: Shop tip for today sometimes having someone just to hold something while you align it, or strike it with a hammer is very handy. Good help, even though not technically inclined goes a long way.

07-05-2021, 04:08 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Shop tip for today Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As the years roll by that special drawer just keeps getting 'fuller' of all these special made 'helpers'.