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Drift Pin

Drift Pin

What is a Drift Pin?

A Drift Pin is a tool used in structural steel and metal construction that enlarges, shapes or aligns the hole.

More In-depth Definition of Drift Pin

Drift Pins are tapered and can be constructed from wood, light alloys, copper, or steel. The most common use for a drift pin on construction projects is to localize a hammer blow in order to align two bolt holes in separate structural steel components that are designed to be aligned.

Example of a Drift Pin

Tool used to align and fit structural members.