Spring Tools PM407 Nail Set and Hinge Pin Tool

I purchased this set of Spring Tools after watching several YouTube videos on various ways to remove hinge pins from doors. I have a house built in the 70s with original hardware. One of the doors was sticking and I wanted to adjust the hinges to eliminate that issue. I had tried using a screwdriver with a hammer, and while it worked, I wanted something easier. In preparation for using this product, I tried going to the manufacturers YouTube channel to get instructions on how to use it - step by step. There were none. I found another channel with a seller of a similar product and they had the tutorial I needed. Admittedly, this isnt tough to use, but there were some tips to avoid mishaps. I wish this tool came with a link to a tutorial, had updated YouTube videos on how to use the tools, or a brief instructional something on the packaging. Since the hinges are old, I sprayed a product to loosen up any rust or debris before using the tool. This helped a lot as when I tried dislodging the pin without it, even the power of the spring wouldnt budge em! I was able to successfully remove all the pins with the use of this spring tool, but one got stuck midway and would go no further by using the spring. I ended up using the claw end of a hammer to pull it up and out. I tried the other tool and it worked as expected, easily making a pinhole mark in wood and metal. I didnt pull back very hard on it, but I could see where it would be very useful too. Both tools seem well made and would be good for DIY and casual users. I dont think they are up to pro-quality, but for the occasional job, they are useful. For hinge pin removal, the spring tool worked as expected and made the job faster and easier.

I have a baby who just learned to crawl and finding nails in some of my floor boards now that I’m aware of them. This is amazingly effective at setting the nail flush and has become one of my favorite tools.

If youre considering buying this, then buy it! I himmed & hawed for a year about spending so much on a nail set/hinge pin remover. Once I got it, I wished I had bought it when I had first heard of it. Since its so simple to use, it means youre more likely to correct all of the proud nail heads & shiners that youd normally either ignore or just smack with a hammer. If youre a production trim carpenter, its a must have!

Easy to use Fit in tight spaces I received these today and tried them out around the house to see how they worked. First impressions: On old hinges, the hinge pin removal tool takes a few strikes to drive the pin out of the top, newer hinges would probably be much easier, time will tell. Less space was necessary to use it compared to a hammer/punch, this made removing the bottom hinge pin easier. The nailset works well to recess finishing nails. Drove a framing nail from a nailgun 1/2 into a 2x4 with 6 strikes. It will bend small brads from a trim nailer if theyre stucking out too far, but thats to be expected with thin wire brads. Fun tool to use, and very quick. Overall, glad I bought this set, and I think Ill enjoy using these at work.

Saw a YouTube video on 5 tools you need in your woodshop and this was number 3. Takes a little practice getting used to it, but way better than a hammer and set punch. Went through with my brad nailer, when back with my spring nail set, puttied over, and done! Later, I had to take a door off to move some furniture... grabbed the one made for removing hinge pins. It popped them out so quick and slick, I had to catch them in the air!

Thats what its supposed to do I do like it.

Love the concept of these tools. Problem is, I recently broke the tip off of the hinge pin driver. Was not abusing it, so the material must be a bit inferior. This is my only complaint

HAVE PURCHASE 3 SETS IN THE PAST AND NEEDED 1 MORE

We had all our inside door hinges replaced as part of a remodel last year. One hinge recently started squeaking, but for the life of me I couldnt get the pin out to lubricate it. My normal strategy of putting a nail in the bottom and knocking it upwards with a hammer to push out the pin didnt seem to budge it. Grabbing the pin with vise-grips or diagonal cutters and banging on them didnt work, either, though that did a bit of cosmetic damage to the pin. I searched the Internet for other approaches, but nothing I tried worked. Then I stumbled upon this tool and decided to give it a shot. Within minutes of receiving the tool, I had the problematic pin out. So, I figured solving a problem that had me stymied warranted a review. Plus I wanted to tell someone but its hard to get friends excited about hinge pin removal. The spring tools themselves seem solid and well made, and no worse for wear after removing a couple hinge pins. My only caution is not to get too relaxed when using it; if you release the spring when there is a gap between the striker and its target, the whole body will move and sting your fingers enough to help you remember next time.

Where were these all my life!! Love these and recommend them to everyone I meet on the job!