dlaery Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am trying to find some guide pins like the ones they use on aluminum molds. I have only seen these in one mold and it was not from any of the mold makers that are referred to here. I didn't take any measurements of it I have been using a 1/4" dia. x 1/2" long dowel pin and it is a little too big. McMasterCarr has a 3/16"x3/8" dowel that I may go with. I would like to have a bullet nose pin but the ones I have found are 2-3 bucks each. Does anyone know of something better than what I have found at McMaster Carr? thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 try msc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 David, The only removeable ones I've seen are from Dels, I had to replace one I lost and it was expensive. I kept better tabs on them after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Try this one form mcmaster carr. I have these to fix the removable ones. Not to rounded but works good. Frank 98381A539 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 thanks for the replies, I tried MSC, Enco, Google, and didn't find anything better than MCC (McMaster Carr). Actually MSC had some that were cheaper, but the reamer was higher, so I guess I will go with MCC. Here is a pic with the 3/16 pin.this is a 1/16oz lead head #4 hook, 1"x1.25" mold. I may go with the 1/8 so it will be easier to put the mold together. Probably use LocTite Stud and Bearing to lock in the bottom pins. thanks for your thoughts on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I use 3/4 long 1/4 diameter pins press fit. Well hammer fit. I use a D drill bit on one side and an F on the other. Then I half drill the D side with the F bit. Works great. That's interesting. Do you have any sloop when fit together? I have been milling with a 3/16" bit to .250' and then use a reamer. I like the way the smaller pins fit the 2 halves better. With the 1/8" dia. and the 3/16" pin sticking out. Now, I have not made anything with the 1/8, I was looking at a mold that belonged to someone else. I got my pins and reamers today. I am going to try the smaller ones to see. I like the sound of your method, but I think I want it smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
