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Roll pins

PostPosted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:54 pm
by Knowledge
I need one roll pin for a stand foot.

Can you buy them from somewhere like a nut and bolt stockists?

Asking for a friend.

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:57 pm
by missing lynx
Charlies store sell a selection pack for less than a fiver

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 11:04 pm
by Knowledge
I have just found them on eBay. A pack of 5 for £1.80 inc postage, delivered by Saturday.

I don’t know why I didn’t look there first.

Who is Charlie?

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:25 am
by missing lynx
Charlies is a chain of shops mainly in Wales they sell alsorts from camping equipment to tools

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:44 am
by bike grim
I’ve got couple here (new) I could post to you gratis

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:46 am
by bike grim
missing lynx wrote:Charlies is a chain of shops mainly in Wales they sell alsorts from camping equipment to tools


Great shops for cheap camping gear, outdoor clothing and tools.

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:34 am
by Tractorman
Knowledge wrote:I need one roll pin for a stand foot.

Can you buy them from somewhere like a nut and bolt stockists?

Asking for a friend.


Not really relevant to you wanting a roll pin and I don't think it matters much to fitting stand roll pins but long ago as an apprentice I was told there is a correct way to fit roll pins. The slot in the pin should face in the direction of any pressure applied to it during use. That may be a bit of useless info to pass on to your 'friend'.

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:39 am
by HxPaul
I dont fit roll pins.I fit long bolts.When it comes to removing the feet I just pull out the bolts and the feet just slide off.

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:20 pm
by St George
My local car spares keeps a tin of roll pins under the counter, maybe yours does.

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:27 pm
by Norrie Bodge
HxPaul wrote:I dont fit roll pins.I fit long bolts.When it comes to removing the feet I just pull out the bolts and the feet just slide off.


+1 stainless m6 long bolts

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:42 pm
by Knowledge
bike grim wrote:I’ve got couple here (new) I could post to you gratis


That is very kind, but the ones I have ordered will be here in time.

In the end I had to heat both ends of the stand until red hot, so I could knock the old roll pins out, but I am still going to replace with roll pins. I think my friend will be surprised when he discovers that both feet couch the ground for the first time in many years.

It could be even better if one of the previous owners hadn’t welded the stand’s J brackets onto the crossmember. That curtailed any attempts to improve this further. Ho hum

Re: Roll pins

PostPosted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:49 pm
by duncan1958
Be sure to check the length of the stand from the pin hole to end of the stand.
New rubbers last longer if the length is correct.