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ModelAArmy · 10-21-2022, 08:58 PM

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7525&cat=41753

I ordered this tool but it came without instructions. Any guidance on how to use this tool is appreciated. Thanks

nkaminar · 10-21-2022, 09:59 PM

No idea. But from the shape of it I would guess that it fits over the head and against the bolt or nut. I use a set of needle nose pliers that fit inside the loop at the head of the cotter pin and then the other end bends the two pins, one at a time or both to start. I start the bend with the pliers before using them as described above. For critical cotter pins I will hammer the ends tight against the castle nut to eliminate any movement. I trim them to the proper length before doing any bending.

katy · 10-22-2022, 10:00 AM

From the picture I would guess that one uses it to push against the head of the cotter pin, holding it in place, while bending the ends.
Contact snyders and see what they have to say.

Will N · 10-22-2022, 10:12 AM

This is meant for cotter pins in things like clevis pins, where if you try to bend the cotter pin, the clevis pin just spins around on you. Hold the tool over the head of the cotter pin to keep it from spinning.

jayvee34 · 10-22-2022, 10:28 AM

The same nkaminar uses his needle nose pliers.

Big hammer · 10-22-2022, 10:42 AM

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A mans has to have more useful tools, I use two needle nose pliers, one to hold the head one to bend the legs. I’ve looked and wonder about the cotter pin tool also?

ModelAArmy · 10-22-2022, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the info. I am a new person to owning a Model A but saw that there were many cotter pins so I thought having a tool would be a good idea. I wish I had thought of the needle nose pliers trick but the tool only cost $7 so not a big expense. I am redoing the brake rods on this car so maybe I will get good use of this tool.

Ivan in southeast va. · 10-22-2022, 06:29 PM

I used to laugh at the idea of a cotter pin tool until I was working on brake shoes. Makes the job so much easier. I wish that I had it sooner.

31a · 10-23-2022, 10:31 PM

Agree makes the job easier for not much money go for it

CA Victoria · 10-24-2022, 08:20 PM

To bad Katy-Kotter is not around anymore. I found this in a tool basket at an antique store a while back. It is pretty handy.

10-21-2022, 08:58 PM	#1
ModelAArmy Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 51	Cotter Pin Tool https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7525&cat=41753 I ordered this tool but it came without instructions. Any guidance on how to use this tool is appreciated. Thanks __________________ Tom in Texas 1931 Coupe

10-21-2022, 09:59 PM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,923	Re: Cotter Pin Tool No idea. But from the shape of it I would guess that it fits over the head and against the bolt or nut. I use a set of needle nose pliers that fit inside the loop at the head of the cotter pin and then the other end bends the two pins, one at a time or both to start. I start the bend with the pliers before using them as described above. For critical cotter pins I will hammer the ends tight against the castle nut to eliminate any movement. I trim them to the proper length before doing any bending. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-22-2022, 10:00 AM	#3
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,048	Re: Cotter Pin Tool From the picture I would guess that one uses it to push against the head of the cotter pin, holding it in place, while bending the ends. Contact snyders and see what they have to say. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

10-22-2022, 10:12 AM	#4
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,105	Re: Cotter Pin Tool This is meant for cotter pins in things like clevis pins, where if you try to bend the cotter pin, the clevis pin just spins around on you. Hold the tool over the head of the cotter pin to keep it from spinning.

10-22-2022, 10:28 AM	#5
jayvee34 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: St. Augustine, Fl. Posts: 437	Re: Cotter Pin Tool The same nkaminar uses his needle nose pliers. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST - SEMPER FIDELIS John

10-22-2022, 10:42 AM	#6
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,132	Re: Cotter Pin Tool Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A mans has to have more useful tools, I use two needle nose pliers, one to hold the head one to bend the legs. I’ve looked and wonder about the cotter pin tool also? __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

10-22-2022, 12:11 PM	#7
ModelAArmy Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 51	Re: Cotter Pin Tool Thanks for the info. I am a new person to owning a Model A but saw that there were many cotter pins so I thought having a tool would be a good idea. I wish I had thought of the needle nose pliers trick but the tool only cost $7 so not a big expense. I am redoing the brake rods on this car so maybe I will get good use of this tool. __________________ Tom in Texas 1931 Coupe

10-22-2022, 06:29 PM	#8
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 303	Re: Cotter Pin Tool I used to laugh at the idea of a cotter pin tool until I was working on brake shoes. Makes the job so much easier. I wish that I had it sooner.

10-23-2022, 10:31 PM	#9
31a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 326	Re: Cotter Pin Tool Agree makes the job easier for not much money go for it