How to remove locking pin backs?

[TheAlyssadon]

****I was able to remove them with all your suggestions.
*******Thank you! Check out post #8 for a pic of the loot



Hi guys!
I got a super sweet deal on a lanyard of pins at Bookman's today (a used book store/thrift shop) and I need your help! Almost all the pins have locking pin backs... the not so awesome kind that Disney sells... and I do not have the little tool to unscrew them. I am also nervous because I know that type of back can damage the pin post. I have never encountered these before so I am wondering...Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to effectively and safely remove the backs?

Any help is appreciated.
Thank you!!

 

[fuzzybunny]

you need a very small allen wrench to get them off if that is the kind that are on the lanyard

 

[docfish2u]

you need a very small allen wrench to get them off if that is the kind that are on the lanyard

yep, that is right. I hate those things. If you have a store that sells tools take one with you and check to be sure that it fits the locks. If I remember correctly there are 2 sizes of them. So take a close look at them and if you have 2 sizes take them both with you. You don't want to make 2 trips if you can avoid it.

 

[LiliMay]

When I ship the pins out to you I might have an extra I'll send to you

 

[tiggermickey]

Any hardware store will remove it ,if asks..mine did and I bought the allen wrench he used ,so I have one now

 

[curiousdinah]

A little off topic, but what are the pins of ? I am always curious what pins people find outside of the park and online !

 

[Suzziesue]

I have several extra tiny allen wrenches if you need one. Not sure if it will fit your pin backs. I bought my locking pin backs on-line. Let me know.

 

[TheAlyssadon]

Thank you everyone for your help
My handy boyfriend had a tiny allen wrench lying around and removed them all for me. He's such a keeper! Here is a pic of my winnings.

20 + pins, a lanyard, and that castle lanyard keychain thing for $22! Hooray! There are a few non Disney pins in there (I love the unicorn!) and one or two are damaged, but overall I feel successful. I love finding deals!

 

[tiggermickey]

Love the castle keychain fob....that's neat and nice haul there too

 

[curiousdinah]

completely agree. Nice haul, especially for 22 bucks !

 

[TheAlyssadon]

Thank you! These are all traders too if anyone is interested.

 

[tiggermickey]

What's you want for the castle keychain fob??

 

[TheAlyssadon]

Judy sending you a PM

 

[tiggermickey]

Thank you

 

[Denny Lee]

You can use the 1mm Allen wrench to remove it.