Where Can I Buy One of These?
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The hardware section where the wide flat drawers are.
The hardware section where the wide flat drawers are.
Any farm or hardware store should have them. I purchased a large assortment of them from TSC.
HD, Lowes, Ace hardware, they all have those and jesus clips.
Would be interested in knowing also.
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Looks like a 2-1/4" hairpin-style cotter pin. This was the closest I could find:
https://www.amazon.com/Western-Plow-Part-91959-Hairpin/dp/B01IMCWK8W
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This wasn't the only one, and there were cheaper options. I guess it would depend on the requirements including strength. Some of these have to be really strong.
The last time I saw one about that big was on a bear box in a Forest Service campground. The original mechanism had failed, and someone retrofitted a combination of a barrel bolt security latch and one of these inserted to keep the bolt from turning. I guess they thought that maybe a bear wouldn't be able to pull it out or something. I put it aside and used a carabiner.
https://www.amazon.com/Western-Plow-Part-91959-Hairpin/dp/B01IMCWK8W
This wasn't the only one, and there were cheaper options. I guess it would depend on the requirements including strength. Some of these have to be really strong.
The last time I saw one about that big was on a bear box in a Forest Service campground. The original mechanism had failed, and someone retrofitted a combination of a barrel bolt security latch and one of these inserted to keep the bolt from turning. I guess they thought that maybe a bear wouldn't be able to pull it out or something. I put it aside and used a carabiner.
After making 3 walk overs on my yard I finally decided to ask for some help. As I was about to give up, I asked Him to help me find the pin (Parts Tree.com said they are no longer in stock). In about 10 steps I looked down and there she was. The only problem was I haven't found this hairpin cotter pin. So it's Jesus if you lose 'em and Jesus to help you find 'em. LOL
Originally Posted by y_p_w
Looks like a 2-1/4" hairpin-style cotter pin. This was the closest I could find:
https://www.amazon.com/Western-Plow-Part-91959-Hairpin/dp/B01IMCWK8W
This wasn't the only one, and there were cheaper options. I guess it would depend on the requirements including strength. Some of these have to be really strong.
The last time I saw one about that big was on a bear box in a Forest Service campground. The original mechanism had failed, and someone retrofitted a combination of a barrel bolt security latch and one of these inserted to keep the bolt from turning. I guess they thought that maybe a bear wouldn't be able to pull it out or something. I put it aside and used a carabiner.
Thanks for getting me the description.
Looks like a 2-1/4" hairpin-style cotter pin. This was the closest I could find:
https://www.amazon.com/Western-Plow-Part-91959-Hairpin/dp/B01IMCWK8W
This wasn't the only one, and there were cheaper options. I guess it would depend on the requirements including strength. Some of these have to be really strong.
The last time I saw one about that big was on a bear box in a Forest Service campground. The original mechanism had failed, and someone retrofitted a combination of a barrel bolt security latch and one of these inserted to keep the bolt from turning. I guess they thought that maybe a bear wouldn't be able to pull it out or something. I put it aside and used a carabiner.
Thanks for getting me the description.
Any good hardware store should have it.
Originally Posted by Gebo
After making 3 walk overs on my yard I finally decided to ask for some help. As I was about to give up, I asked Him to help me find the pin (Parts Tree.com said they are no longer in stock). In about 10 steps I looked down and there she was. The only problem was I haven't found this hairpin cotter pin. So it's Jesus if you lose 'em and Jesus to help you find 'em. LOL
I would have asked him to mow my lawn and trim the hedges while I drank beer on the porch.
After making 3 walk overs on my yard I finally decided to ask for some help. As I was about to give up, I asked Him to help me find the pin (Parts Tree.com said they are no longer in stock). In about 10 steps I looked down and there she was. The only problem was I haven't found this hairpin cotter pin. So it's Jesus if you lose 'em and Jesus to help you find 'em. LOL
I would have asked him to mow my lawn and trim the hedges while I drank beer on the porch.
Here is a box of 150 (assorted sizes) for only $7.50
https://www.harborfreight.com/150-piece-hitch-clip-assortment-67557.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/150-piece-hitch-clip-assortment-67557.html
Originally Posted by Gebo
Thanks. I've never looked for something like that.
At least I found the $20 pin and cable
Why are they called "Jesus" clips?
What you have is a cotter pin. Jesus Clips, aka Circlips, look like this. They're called Jesus clips because they usually fly off into a low earth orbit when you pry them out, leading to the person removing it to yell "Jesus [censored]!" as they duck for cover lol
Thanks. I've never looked for something like that.
At least I found the $20 pin and cable
Why are they called "Jesus" clips?
What you have is a cotter pin. Jesus Clips, aka Circlips, look like this. They're called Jesus clips because they usually fly off into a low earth orbit when you pry them out, leading to the person removing it to yell "Jesus [censored]!" as they duck for cover lol
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Zeus pin
Originally Posted by sloinker
Originally Posted by Gebo
After making 3 walk overs on my yard I finally decided to ask for some help. As I was about to give up, I asked Him to help me find the pin (Parts Tree.com said they are no longer in stock). In about 10 steps I looked down and there she was. The only problem was I haven't found this hairpin cotter pin. So it's Jesus if you lose 'em and Jesus to help you find 'em. LOL
I would have asked him to mow my lawn and trim the hedges while I drank beer on the porch.
You aren't thinking big enough. LOL
Originally Posted by Gebo
After making 3 walk overs on my yard I finally decided to ask for some help. As I was about to give up, I asked Him to help me find the pin (Parts Tree.com said they are no longer in stock). In about 10 steps I looked down and there she was. The only problem was I haven't found this hairpin cotter pin. So it's Jesus if you lose 'em and Jesus to help you find 'em. LOL
I would have asked him to mow my lawn and trim the hedges while I drank beer on the porch.
You aren't thinking big enough. LOL
Originally Posted by Skippy722
Originally Posted by Gebo
Thanks. I've never looked for something like that.
At least I found the $20 pin and cable
Why are they called "Jesus" clips?
What you have is a cotter pin. Jesus Clips, aka Circlips, look like this. They're called Jesus clips because they usually fly off into a low earth orbit when you pry them out, leading to the person removing it to yell "Jesus [censored]!" as they duck for cover lol
Haha! I now understand! I've called that style of clips a lot of things. Putting them on and taking them off. Actually, I didn't say them but I sure thought some phrases that involved "mother" and "God".
Originally Posted by Gebo
Thanks. I've never looked for something like that.
At least I found the $20 pin and cable
Why are they called "Jesus" clips?
What you have is a cotter pin. Jesus Clips, aka Circlips, look like this. They're called Jesus clips because they usually fly off into a low earth orbit when you pry them out, leading to the person removing it to yell "Jesus [censored]!" as they duck for cover lol
Haha! I now understand! I've called that style of clips a lot of things. Putting them on and taking them off. Actually, I didn't say them but I sure thought some phrases that involved "mother" and "God".
Those cotter pins are very common at any local hardware Ace etc,or box store (lowes,homedepot,menards)
Tractor dealers carry them too.
ie my local john deere dealer has them by the drawer full they are used on the height adjustment for the deck gauge wheels.
Tractor dealers carry them too.
ie my local john deere dealer has them by the drawer full they are used on the height adjustment for the deck gauge wheels.
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If nothing else , go to a store that sells nuts & bolts & other fasteners .
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