Thread: How to cut tubing to bush an oversized pivot

Originally Posted by lz6

I have always used the regular dremel cutting disc. I am sure you will get some ideas from the members.

+1 on this; I then use a jeweler's file to bring it down to exact fit.

Gentlemen, Thank you so much!

I appreciate your kind help.

Lots of ways to do it,this is what works for me.I bore out the usually oblong pivot hole with a carbide burr that is exactally 1/8 in. dia.,tap in a pce of 1/8 in. tubing.Cut it almost flush with maybe 1/64 overhang on each side,I use a very fine jewelers saw also.,Than using an oversize carbide burr, I create a conical shape on each end of the tube.
Using my pinning hammer,I than peen it down to fill the usually dished sides, works for me,

Another view.

Here is how I do it. my method is quickest using a disc sander.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...e-sleeves.html