Problems with metal top pieces

[kobblers]

We've had quite a few of the Leicester .120 pin metal top pieces gripping poorly when reheeling shoes.

Anyone else noticed this?

 

Rick.

[stutheshoe]

i to have had probs with these what i do is give the pin a quick tap with a punch

and hey presto job done . iknow this is a pain when your busy but better then getting shoes come back

hope that helps rick

stu

[grahamparker]

We have just been using some of the old 125pin leicesters we have had for years and most of

the time they are ok but you do get some that only go so far then refuse to go all the way down or

pull out.

Time for the electric pliers and tube removal time (hate it when i have to do that).

[Gray]

You seem to be making extra work for yourself Graham. And split heels spring to mind. Just buy some .120 pins

[elfman]

always give it a tap with a punch rick as said sometimes the bore in the top piece is deeper than the thickness of the pinhead

[grahamparker]

You seem to be making extra work for yourself Graham. And split heels spring to mind. Just buy some .120 pins

 

 

Good Point

 

Haven't had a split heel for years (oh Sh1t ) did i just say that.