Big Action Rail Pins

[Jon Page]

Why are you replacing the pins? Do they have burrs on them?

If you want to replace with smaller diameter pins, the holes in the frame 
will have to be sized (epoxy).
To reduce the width of the mortice, glue in a thin veneer.

What's wrong with the pins?

Jon Page

At 11:08 AM 1/5/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>Nope. That sounds interesting though. Anyone ever do that? I would think 
>that with wear and compaction it would allow for a lot more key movement. 
>But maybe not. Anyone? Also, if I use standard 0.146" pins, I would have 
>to plug and redrill all the holes in the action frame. Seems to me a good 
>polishing or replating might be the way to go.
>
>Terry Farrell