Re: 309SS or ER70S6

On 7/23/2024 6:03 AM, Snag wrote:

   My neighbor has asked me to build up a worn spot on the drive pin of his framing nailer . I'm not sure what model it is . The pin has wear on the flat side at the tip , and it appears to be from sliding against the head of the next nail in line . I'm considering using SS for better abrasion resistance . The pin is not particularly hard , can be marked with a file , but "mushrooming" in the repaired area is also a consideration . Replacement pins are available ...

Sounds like its done.
I once sat down to make a new box shaped blade clamp for a Craftsman reciprocating saw.  (Like a Sawszall.)  I had picked out a piece of metal, started taking measurements, and headed in to the computer to model it up...  a couple days later the brand new replacement part arrived in a mail and it was only a couple dollars.  It wasn't critical to have it that day. I already had a newer Milwaukee SuperSawszall if I needed one.  I just hated having a useless tool on the shelf.
I agree that ordering the part was probably cheaper than the value of your time, but to everybody else... there is some value to having your neighbor "owe you one."
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Bob La Londe
CNC Molds N Stuff
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