What is a pin pusher?

A pin pusher is a special tool designed to hold a small pin, tack or nail in place while you use the handle to push it into a board or wall. This makes them ideal for installing track pins or nails.

If you have ever laid flexible track, then you will know what a tedious job it can be trying to get the pin in place without bending it in two or scuffing the rails with your hammer as you drive the pin home. A pin pusher saves you all of the blood, sweat, tears and swear words and is the best friend of many modellers.

The device is very simple and looks a bit like a screwdriver without its tip. Instead, there is a hole into which you insert a track pin, then it is simply a case of using the tool to push the pin into your baseboard.

For what they cost, they will save you time, effort and most importantly, your sanity!