bigleo48
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OK...before I get the "when it's broken" smart answers, hear me out.
I seem to be replacing a M5 shear pin every couple of weeks. I use to replace them when they broke, but that usually happened at the least opportune time and typically would tick the customer off...especially when it broke without touching the arch (likely weakened by a previous hit).
So now I replace them after two minor hits and I'm contemplating changing them every couple of weeks regardless. It takes me 30 seconds to change one now, but I'm just trying to be proactive. What do you guys do?
Also, the pins are stainless and cost $6 pop. I'm not trying to be cheap, but why do I need stainless for a part that last no more than a month!? Do any of you guys make you're own?
Thanks in advance...BigLeo
I seem to be replacing a M5 shear pin every couple of weeks. I use to replace them when they broke, but that usually happened at the least opportune time and typically would tick the customer off...especially when it broke without touching the arch (likely weakened by a previous hit).
So now I replace them after two minor hits and I'm contemplating changing them every couple of weeks regardless. It takes me 30 seconds to change one now, but I'm just trying to be proactive. What do you guys do?
Also, the pins are stainless and cost $6 pop. I'm not trying to be cheap, but why do I need stainless for a part that last no more than a month!? Do any of you guys make you're own?
Thanks in advance...BigLeo