Straight razor pins

[Gustav]

Can anyone point me in the direction of a place where you can get pins of different diameters. The ones I got from the invisible edge in the uk were about 1 mm in diameter and were far too thin. I am looking for something about 2-3 times that.

 

[Dan x]

1/16 inch (1.6mm) is the standard pin size, I found some 1/8 (3.1mm) at the local hobby shop here in Australia. I found it to be way too big and looks out of proportion on most scales. For the look of a larger pin, I sometimes use stacked washers

 

[Slash McCoy]

Take some oversized brass rod, chuck it in your drill, and use the drill as a lathe and some sandpaper to turn it down to the desired size. A brass bolt or screw can be used as the stock. But try microfasteners.com for different size bolts, washers, and nuts. Many times I have pinned with size "0" brass bolts. They work great for trial pinnings, and once you know you got it right, they are plenty soft enough to peen down.

 

[Ice-Man]

Can anyone point me in the direction of a place where you can get pins of different diameters. The ones I got from the invisible edge in the uk were about 1 mm in diameter and were far too thin. I am looking for something about 2-3 times that.

Hi Sir what razor is it for, as I have some here that i got for a custom at 3mm pins but it's a big razor. As standard pin size for razors is 1.6mm.

 

[Polarbeard]

Revisor sell spare parts incliding pins of different dimensions:
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Since it is in Solingen you wouldn't have to bother about added international fees.
I'd like to end with congratulate you Sir for finally having recovered after Lützen.

 

[Gustav]

Thanks for the replies. That gives me something to work with. The razor is a Heljestrand. I have a pin which might fit. I just have to go to a DIY store to get one of those devices to accurately measure its diameter. I'll be in touch when I know more.

 

[Ice-Man]

Hi those are normal at 1.6mm or 1/16th stainless steel, but they do have washers on them the two top razors are both Heljestrand a mk31 and a mk32. Both have a 1.6mm pin while the bottom one with the wood scales has a 3mm pin. all pins are peened over so they have a mushroom top that makes them look way bigger than they are....

hope this helps..

 

[Gustav]

Hello ice man. Do you know where I can purchase either the standard 1.6 mm pins? The hole in my razor will also accomodate a 2 mm pin. Any idea where I can find some of those? Will any old rod cut to length do?

 

[spegar]

I've used "1.6x333mm brass rod" from the bay with good success. I have some old 1.5mm x 1000mm finnish aga brass welding rods which are also good but I like the 1.6mm size better

 

[Ice-Man]

Hi Gustav I use 1.6mm brass or stainless pins or Nickel Silver I get from the bay from this seller it is buy it now
Straight Razor Washer and Pin Kit (Nickel Silver) | eBay

and here is the brass pins

Straight Razor Washer and Pin Kit (Brass) | eBay

both are buy it now

 

[Bob L.]

I went to a local hobby store and bought six feet of pinning brass. (two three foot sections) I had to buy two because one rod cost $1.50 Us and I hate having loose change in my pocket.