Valve 1.0 worn out hinge pin.

[Bonz-1]

I can do it for you lol

 

[atomikaso]

I can do it for you lol

I'm fine doing it by myself, as said this is a beater pair and would like to learn with it. Thanks for the offer btw

 

[Lopaka KaMars]

I have a couple of older pairs that have floppy, super loose ear stems. Don’t recall if those were the non-clearable white ones. I just chalked it up as normal wear and tear and did nothing to them. The beaters that I did paint that were loose changed because of the extra paint over spray that got onto the hinge area. It had a welcomed affect of making the stems feel tight again. Perhaps just proceed with some coats of paint first, because it will make a difference. Unless your intention was to leave it as is.

 

[atomikaso]

I have a couple of older pairs that have floppy, super loose ear stems. Don’t recall if those were the non-clearable white ones. I just chalked it up as normal wear and tear and did nothing to them. The beaters that I did paint that were loose changed because of the extra paint over spray that got onto the hinge area. It had a welcomed affect of making the stems feel tight again. Perhaps just proceed with some coats of paint first, because it will make a difference. Unless your intention was to leave it as is.

That makes sense, probably masking the pin area with a tube of tape with the same diameter of the pin could sharp it to make a better fit. The biggest concern with this part is that the pin has rounded its shape, and with paint layering over I don't want it to become too much round to fit inside the holes (which will be painted too). I think that is what I'm gonna try as the screw/spring pin requires to drill the part, and meanwhile the integritiy of it can be saved and if it doesn't work I can try the other methods.

Thank you very much for answering, love your custom works and hope I can get at least closer to your creations with this new attempt.

 

[btw73]

just like @Bonz-1 i have fixed a few hinges like this over the years.

A bit of superglue on the pin and hole will tighten up one that is only a little loose.

and some overspray while painting has the same effect like @Lopaka KaMars suggested.

I have had good success filing it flat, drilling out a hole as Bonz suggested, but i use a metal pin. i like to use a small length of paper clip, fold it over, use pliers to make sure it is folded nice and tight, and glue the two cut ends in the hole you drill. I use JB weld to glue in place, let it dry for 24 hours, and sand it all flat. now you have a nice smooth rounded pin for the hinge again, and it is super strong and durable.

i bet @zwc0442 has a bunch of tricks of his own. i think he mentioned he has fixed some hinges with small carbon fiber rods instead of wood or metal.

 

[zwc0442]

just like @Bonz-1 i have fixed a few hinges like this over the years.

A bit of superglue on the pin and hole will tighten up one that is only a little loose.

and some overspray while painting has the same effect like @Lopaka KaMars suggested.

I have had good success filing it flat, drilling out a hole as Bonz suggested, but i use a metal pin. i like to use a small length of paper clip, fold it over, use pliers to make sure it is folded nice and tight, and glue the two cut ends in the hole you drill. I use JB weld to glue in place, let it dry for 24 hours, and sand it all flat. now you have a nice smooth rounded pin for the hinge again, and it is super strong and durable.

i bet @zwc0442 has a bunch of tricks of his own. i think he mentioned he has fixed some hinges with small carbon fiber rods instead of wood or metal.

You might be thinking of someone else. I have never done that.

 

[btw73]

You might be thinking of someone else. I have never done that.

could be. you do so many amazing things it is difficult to keep track of them all.