In some of the official LEGO sets you may own, and eventually in some of your own original models, you may find situations where Technic pins, axles, and so on are inserted into various other elements. Sometimes getting these pieces out simply requires using another longer axle to give the piece a bit of a push from one side so that you can then grasp it in your fingers.
For other part combinations, perhaps ones in which you want to apply a bit more force to the stubborn piece, you might want to build yourself something to help. No normal combinations of LEGO elements should ever become fully and permanently stuck, but from time to time, two pieces find a snug fit that can be difficult to undo.
The pin stand tool itself can sit on your building table. You can then push a part down onto it from above. The parts you’ll need to build one of these are shown in Figure 13-9.
The instructions are easy to follow and the result is a small, but useful, tool that can sit nearby until you need it. To make your own version, simply follow steps 1 through 6 in Figure 13-10.
With the tool sitting firmly on the table, or even resting on the floor, you can use both hands to center a part over it and push down until the piece is forced out. Figure 13-11 shows how simple it is to use this tool.
