Which hammer? The rawhide mallet or the little 8 ounce ball pein? I wouldn't use either of these for a taper pin. I'd use a 16 ounce hammer if not a 24. Or a 2 pound sledge.
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Been driving taper pins with that since 1993. ;)
Exactly Tweak, big hammers aren't needed if you're doing it right!
The only pins which have given me trouble are CMMGs marshmallow pins.
I cannot agree with IG's Kroil advice enough. If I suspect I am going to have to drive the bastards, I start soaking them weeks in advance.
It's not the size of the hammer but how you use it. ;)
Well, I set out to tease you about your little bitty hammer but it didn't work out the way I planned so I reckon I'll quit before I get any farther behind.:D
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Originally Posted by Suwanee Tim
I left you a jest. :D
But, seriously, it's a solid first hit that counts and a large OD punch is what works best. Once the pin starts it's usually easy. Pic of same to follow.
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Is that a Starrett punch in the lower left? If I had known you had Starrett tools I wouldn't have screwed with you.:D I like the idea of hitting it with a big punch one blow.
I am also a new believer in Kroil. The stuff really helps.