drift pin

A tapered rod used for aligning holes in separate components, often truss, so that the components can be bolted, pinned, or otherwise fastened.


NGK Metals Corporation Drift Pins

Drift pins are sometimes used as the handle of a wrench, making a spud wrench.

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