Originally Posted by
rhenning
Made one of these. It cracked in half the first time I used it. Perhaps you will have better luck, but it was a waste of time for me.
Originally Posted by
FBinNY
THIS is how it was done when cottered cranks ruled.
Take the heaviest hammer you own, line up your shot (take a practice tap if necessary) then deliver the best shot you have in an attempt to drive the pin down the pipe, through the floor and on to China.
This probably works well but I have never been able to rely on my hammer aim. It's "cycle-ogical" probably: because I am worried about mis-hitting, that's exactly what happens.
Originally Posted by
Slash5
I've always wanted to try an air chisel/air hammer on a stuck cotter. I'm a believer on the use of impact type tools.
It seems to me that this would be the equivalent of multiple lighter hits and would not be effective. If you try it and it works, please post the details.
My preferred method is using a bench vise. This has never failed me.