Autococker Cocking Block Pin
I hate it when my cocking block pin breaks. It's always at the worst possible moment when I'm at a field where the pro-shop doesn't carry spare cocker parts. So after seeing someone at my home field come up with a cocking rod pin of their own...I had to post it here. (I don't know his last name but his first is John).
Materials :
Hitch pin
Spacer(s) - plastic or rubbr (plastic shown)
Tine pin
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All these parts are available in the hardware/fasteners section of Home Depot and Lowes. I would suggest you take your cocking block into the store to make sure the diameter of tine pin is right and it is long enuf so at least one of the holes is visible out the other side of the cocking block when all the parts are assembled. All the parts should cost less than $4. (A new cocking block pin can be anywhere from $10 - $20) |
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This is what the assembled pin should look like. I used a white plastic spacer here, but I prefer to use black rubber washers/spacers. You may want to try the same thing. Also notice that I have it set up so the last hole in the tin pin is where the hitch pin is placed. |
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Here is what the finished product on the gun looks like. If you look closely you can see the hitch pin on the other side of the block. |
Notes :
You can also use a tine pin that is smaller and doesn't require a spacer. It gives your gun a more streamlined look.
Hitch pins come in packs of 2 or 3. Keep the others with your gun because they wear, loosen up, and need to be replaced about every 2-3 cases of paint.
Rubber spacers and washers can be bought in multiple colors and are actually more comfortable when you cock the gun.
Have fun and good luck!
