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What to use for retaining pins?

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Curtis Nelson

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Hi all,

What do you reccommend I use for the little retaining pins that help secure the filmback to the rear box (the little pins that the rear box locks onto)?

Thanks,

Curtis
 

wfwhitaker

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Not really sure what your configuration is, but a general answer would be brass rod. Round the end on a grinder or hand file, then cut to length. The pins can then be pressed into the appropriately sized hole.
 

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I use 1018 drill rod. The stuff is cheap and it won't bend. It is easy to cut and shape. Anybody who sells fasteners can fix you up.
 
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