paulro 2 Posted May 22, 2011 I know this should be simple. I have a pin pusher and have removed the pins from the correct side. When I attempt to put it together I push back the pin from the opposite direction to the way it came out but it's not going in What do you use to push it back through without bending the pin? Am I doing it the right way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted May 22, 2011 Have you checked the pin is the right way? I use a jewelers hammer for some gentle persuasion.....but only if the pin is the right way, otherwise I make a dickhead out of myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,532 Posted May 22, 2011 I have successfully ruined a PO bracelet - they are pigs to work on. The big difference from regular "push-pin" bracelets is that there is a central sleeve or tube that the pin goes through as well as the links themselves. I guess that if you've removed a pin then you might have already discovered the tube too - if not, then perhaps that is obstructing the pin going back in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulro 2 Posted May 22, 2011 I have successfully ruined a PO bracelet - they are pigs to work on. The big difference from regular "push-pin" bracelets is that there is a central sleeve or tube that the pin goes through as well as the links themselves. I guess that if you've removed a pin then you might have already discovered the tube too - if not, then perhaps that is obstructing the pin going back in? Yes I have come across the centre sleeve and I also have ruined one bracelet so I now have one on a rubber strap. I've put it away for today but will have a go later in the week and will pay a bit more attention to the narrow end of the pin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,532 Posted May 22, 2011 The pins are very tight and need a bit of gentle hammering back in, as graman said. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petemoss 0 Posted May 29, 2011 I know this should be simple. I have a pin pusher and have removed the pins from the correct side. When I attempt to put it together I push back the pin from the opposite direction to the way it came out but it's not going in What do you use to push it back through without bending the pin? Am I doing it the right way? Tap the pin back in with a little hammer. The pin should go in the same direction as you removed it, in the direction of the arrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Most Omega bracelets have arrows in them, the pin goes in the direction of the arrow. I just did an omega bracelet tue other day and a filed down, flat thumbtack (cut the tip off) was the magic tool. Hardwareguy's omega came in while we were at work and I didn't have my tools there so we improvised Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
