Thread: Tightening pins

The blade is straight.
Maybe the craftsman was drunk with a hand held drill?
You can see light through the holes but its drilled at an angle.
I'll put it together with micro bolts and see what happens.
T.I oddities don't surprise me.

I think the reason the blade sits to one side is because the pin holes are not in alignment.

Originally Posted by JOB15

I think the reason the blade sits to one side is because the pin holes are not in alignment.

That just might be it, I think.

Bob

Should I shove some Epoxy in the hole and then drill out a new one?
Any tips would help. I've never used Epoxy before and getting it to fill the hole might be dodgy or am I being a big girl about it

You know what I'd do? I'd buy some new scales. It certainly does look like the holes are skewiff. If you don't feel comfortable replacing the scales I'm sure you'd find someone here who could do it for you.

Seems the OP would be well-served to use the search function of the forum for a few weeks before gathering all this odd, expert attention.
All of these things have been sorted .
If the OP is ripping those picbone scales off and going for 'new and shiny' , I think it is all for naught.
Could be rubbish?
JMHO

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Seems the OP would be well-served to use the search function of the forum for a few weeks before gathering all this odd, expert attention.
All of these things have been sorted .
If the OP is ripping those picbone scales off and going for 'new and shiny' , I think it is all for naught.
Could be rubbish?
JMHO

The picbone scales are broke and there is a piece missing .
Most importantly they are ugly to me.
Maybe when I see them in real life I might change my mind?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

You know what I'd do? I'd buy some new scales. It certainly does look like the holes are skewiff. If you don't feel comfortable replacing the scales I'm sure you'd find someone here who could do it for you.

I would never ask some one to a job that I would enjoy doing /learning myself.

I should really just put it back together and return it to my brother but instead I will fill one hole and then drill a new one.
I have some spare scales I can practice on first.

Originally Posted by JOB15

Should I shove some Epoxy in the hole and then drill out a new one?
Any tips would help. I've never used Epoxy before and getting it to fill the hole might be dodgy or am I being a big girl about it

Here's my suggestion. Pick up a pack of Araldite two part epoxy. Use something like duck tape on the inside scales to prevent the epoxy from running through - mix the epoxy and stir until the consistency is no longer runny, then pack into the pivot holes and wipe off any excess. When that is set, smooth down with fine paper and re-drill - a dremel stand or pillar drill is preferable if available.

Originally Posted by UKRob

Here's my suggestion. Pick up a pack of Araldite two part epoxy. Use something like duck tape on the inside scales to prevent the epoxy from running through - mix the epoxy and stir until the consistency is no longer runny, then pack into the pivot holes and wipe off any excess. When that is set, smooth down with fine paper and re-drill - a dremel stand or pillar drill is preferable if available.

I have ordered some cheapo Epoxy - could be a mistake.
I was thinking along the same lines as you but placing tape on the external part of the scales . I want to try to avoid sanding down the outside of the scale because it has a glossy finish.
Thanks for the advise.

Edit: I just ordered some Araldite.