Pins

[pmaster]

Hey all,

I've got some razors I'd like to restore/rescale (3-4), and was looking online to find some pins/rods to pin the scales. First should I just buy a standard size (1/16?)
Also, I've seen some sellers on ebay selling rods and washers, whereas others sell small nail-like pins, with "locking washers". I have the feeling those washers actually don't look as good as a plain washer when its finished?

Anyone has advice on what to get? For the moment I'd like to just start with enough pins to do 3-4 razors, and I'm not sure yet either in silver or brass... It seem the only options on ebay are to buy kits for ~10 razors, at around 25$ shipped, which sounds a bit expensive?

 

[Firewalker]

Shoot me a PM...

 

[MileMarker60]

Most hobby places will carry 1/16 brass rod. That should only cost you a few $.
For washers, just go here http://www.microfasteners.com/catalog/products/WAS.cfm
Size: #0 for the outside, #0 wide for the inside.
That should last you for more then a few razors

 

[pmaster]

PM Sent.

Otherwise I guess the microfastener option will be cheaper than the kits on ebay. Although they only seem to sell by the hundred...

These were the other kits I saw for sale but I imagine the finished product will not be as nice with them:
http://www.shavingstyle.com/restora...washers/straight-razor-pins-with-washers.html

 

[Kentos]

I get my NiAg rods from Texas Knife Supply. Don't go the ebay package route as you are being seriously over charged.

BTW 100 washers aren't that many...especially if you catch the repinning rescaling bug.

 

[Firewalker]

I get my NiAg rods from Texas Knife Supply. Don't go the ebay package route as you are being seriously over charged.

BTW 100 washers aren't that many...especially if you catch the repinning rescaling bug.

Especially if you are prone to dropping them on the floor. Those little buggers are IMPOSSIBLE to see on the ground and my brass magnet isn't working....

 

[Firewalker]

This is where I get my rods, both nickel and brass rods..

http://www.knifemaking.com/category-s/96.htm

I hate you! LOL! Those pins are fantastic, I want them all!!!!!!!

 

[Kailand09]

Cool source, I can't find those pins anywhere.

BTW is this the same lapping film as sold elsewhere?

http://www.knifemaking.com/product-p/wd101.htm

 

[Firewalker]

No, that is the paper, not film. The paper is awesome for shining the steel to a mirror finish though. Buffing wheels cause a lot of heat, hand polishing does not. I got a variety pack from Amazon.

I went to "best sharpening stones" for PSA film and Stink & Stain for the non-PSA stuff.