So I got the Eskimo 2 piece ice chisel and have had a couple instances where the wirelock pin connecting the two pieces has fallen out. I found it each time but the fact that it doesn’t stay put is annoying and likely to fail some day. I bent the wire portion back to create a more secure lock but it still seems unreliable.
I’m thinking either a bolt with a thumb screw nut or drilling a hole in the wirelock for a cutter pin would work. Anyone else have issues/thoughts/solutions?
Get a pin like this one. Most hardware or Big Box stores (Fleet Farm, Menards, etc. with carry them). This picture is from the Eskimo website so maybe they are sold with this now.
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That’s the wirelock pin it comes with. The issue is somehow the wire slips off the end of the pin, which then allows the pin to slide out. I’m assuming it is related to the vibration and twisting of chiseling while walking.
I would just use a Stainless bolt and niloc nut or wing nut.
Stainless steel pin with cross hole,then secure with large split ring.I got a Jiffy one 20 years ago,that is what they used and it never came close to falling out.
I drilled a hole in the existing pin, inserted a small cotter pin, and added a split ring to the cotter for easier removal. I went that method becuase I figured trying to remove a split ring with cold fingers might be a challenge. The only thing I am a little nervous about is snagging the cotter pin on my suit while walking. I might try to find a rubber cap for the end or grind it a little more smooth.
I’m thinking either a bolt with a thumb screw nut or drilling a hole in the wirelock for a cutter pin would work. Anyone else have issues/thoughts/solutions?
Use the original pin and slide a short piece of foam pipe wrap or a short section of pool noodle over it. Possibly even a child’s sock (with end cut out) easy to slip away from the pin when you want to knock down the chisel into two pieces.
They make pins with thicker wire keepers or use a hairpin style cotter. They’re great for vibration applications.
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Weld that Mammy Jammy !
They make pins with thicker wire keepers or use a hairpin style cotter. They’re great for vibration applications.
This was the solution I went with (referenced above).
Weld that Mammy Jammy !
If I welded it, it would defeat it being a 2 piece and i might as well have just gotten the 1 haha
Contact Eskimo They have great customer service. They have probably seen this before and will have a solid fix for it.
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