ericrw Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I am having difficulties in finding 1inch pins, suitable for pinning mylar hinges on a light model airplane. Any longer pins such as over 1 inch tends to bend. Are there any alternatives to pins?. Cocktail sticks are to large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Doesn't your missus have any in her sewing box? Mine gets hers raided frequently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericrw Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 That is where I used to get them from but they are over 1inch now. It is the same in the shops that sell pins. IT appears they are not stocked any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Try an ironmonger for brads, very short nails only slightly thicker than pins Look on Ebay in home,furniture DIY Edited By Peter Miller on 09/02/2018 13:55:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I usually use cocktail sticks cyanoed in after fitting (in fact that's all I use cocktail sticks for!). I have used ordinary modelling pins just pushed through, glued as I do cocktail sticks and then cut short with a pair of side or end cutters and filed flush. Why do you need short pins when long ones can be easily trimmed to suit? Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 How about the Sequin/Bead/Lills (whatever they are!) pins from here - 1/2" length ... or any number of options all over Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 How about breaking the plastic off map pins? The squat broad plastic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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