Originally Posted By threeundertwo I haven't used these in a long time. Can somebody remind me how to put them on? Thanks!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'm no pin junkie, but the ones I have seen require a small hex wrench.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo right. I've got the wrench, and the little back, but I can't figure out how to make it lock.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Unscrew the little bolt a tiny bit. Slide the whole thing onto the post. Screw the bolt down onto the post to lock it. The bolt has tiny threads and requires very little torque. Using a lot of force on it can damage the threads, making it impossible to tighten. A gentle tightening is all that is necessary.
Originally Posted By LVCajun I've never stripped the threads, but I do have several expensive pins I have bent the pin on.
Originally Posted By -em The only add on I would have is make sure the lock is towards the base of the pin and not the tip. There isnt much for it to hang onto and will fall off... 2nd advice- Don't loose the wrench... -em < who sells more locking pin packs to "I need another wrench" guests than "ohh those look nice"
Originally Posted By LVCajun ^^LOL I have about 10 backs of locking backs...just for that reason. That's one small wrench.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo LOL, yep, that was what the clerk told me "DON"T LOSE THE WRENCH!" I put it in my jewelry box. DD9 likes to keep a pin on her Tinkerbell name tag that she wears every day (thanks Easter Bunny!) But the pins just don't stay on without the lock. I think I have it figured out now, thanks for your help!
