Where is a good place to pick up pins in Canada, or do I need to have them shipped in? I have not even started my first restoration, but I am excited and I want to know where to get things so I am ready.
Pins in Canada?
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While I have not been in to check them myself (I have been using micro fasteners), stop in to model/hobby shops. Sometimes they carry appropriate material for pins. I know there is a shop on 24th ave sw that would be a decent place to start, and there is an Italian market in the same strip mall 
(I believe around 30th st or so)
(I believe around 30th st or so)
You can get 1/16" brass rod at PM Hobbycraft. They do not have nickel-silver though, only stainless (too hard to pean) and aluminum (too soft). They also have #0 brass washers in a small (expensive) bag that will get you started. I got my brass rod from PM and ended up ordering some NickelSilver rod from the USA (with the help of another B&B member). I also ordered a load of brass and stainless #0 washers from Microfasteners.
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Here is another Canadian source for brass rod and tubing. They also have some G10, Micarta and wood scale material. I haven't dealt with these guys yet.
http://www.knifemaker.ca/home.php?cat=280
http://www.knifemaker.ca/home.php?cat=280
Try www.shavingstyle.com they sell complete kits, pins and washers for about 2.50.
That's similar to myself. 1/16" brass rods from a local hobby store and the rest from Microfasteners. I also got some 1/16" nickel silver rods from another B&B member. If you only plan to do a few restores I would suggest you post a WTB ad. If want send me a PM and I'll see what I can do to help you out.
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