Brothervader
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I'm trying to replace my graflex blade holder, but I don't know how to remove this pin in order to remove the bunny ears. Help!
How do I remove graflex bunny ears?
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Use a small punch and place it on the small end of the rivet/pin (the end you have showing in your photo) and gently tap the rivet/pin loose. Then you can pull it out and remove the bunny ears.
Unless this is a repo-Graflex and it has a screw, then unscrew it. What does the other end look like?
Brothervader
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There's no screw, definitely a pin.
Brothervader
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Unfortunately, I just tried it, and it's not budging.
Brothervader
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I'm not sure why, but that pin is wedged in really tight. It doesn't seem to move it all. I'm afraid to hit it much harder.
Yep, that's it. Line up a small punch/nail setter smaller than the pin hole and tap away. It will take a little bit of pressure but you can whack the pin out.
TippettFan94
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A brass punch and rubber mallet could help keep from making any marks, but tbh that'd just be free weathering.
Drew Baker
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I've run into one or two pins that have taken a surprising amount of force to get out. (I think the worst was one the pin bent while still in the collar in the ears.) I taped a mousepad around my flash to protect it from the hammer.
Shoot it WD-40, And let it sit for a few hours, then give it another shot. You are also working against decades of corrosion inside that joint, most likely.
Another piece of advice: apply painters tape around the area to avoid any unintended scrapes and nicks as you attempt to remove the pin.
Another piece of advice: apply painters tape around the area to avoid any unintended scrapes and nicks as you attempt to remove the pin.
Brothervader
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I think it's a hilt from TGS. It's fairly old though. I'm not sure how long they've been in business, but this one is nice and weathered. What kind of "tells" do I look for to know who the make was?
Brothervader
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Tried contacting them. They were vague in their response.
That's good to know just in case it is screwed in. I don't want to damage it trying to get it out.
That's good to know just in case it is screwed in. I don't want to damage it trying to get it out.
Ah fair enough.
Yeah, might be worth cutting a small notch into the bottom of it, so you can try a small flathead driver rather than trying to grip the top with pliers or something.
Drew Baker
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Gerard2567
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yeah, probably would've been best if you specified the maker from the beginning lol, most people assumed it was vintage.
If it's a TGS, it's a threaded screw.
If it's a TGS, it's a threaded screw.
I think with the drifting of the back of the screw we may just have a problem now..
To unscrew those tight pesky bunny ear replica rivets (screw version)
I use hot glue on the end of a pencil, let it totally cool down and give it a snap counter clockwise
Usually works for me with zero damage to the face of the rivet
To unscrew those tight pesky bunny ear replica rivets (screw version)
I use hot glue on the end of a pencil, let it totally cool down and give it a snap counter clockwise
Usually works for me with zero damage to the face of the rivet
Brothervader
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You really can use hot glue for everything! Thanks for the great tip!
Give it a try, if the screw is now crooked or the thread messed up... might be time to think of another option
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