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Nice Firestart, post a pic or two when they are sorted.

Double washers are OK if you want a chunky look on large scales but can be OTT on slimmer smaller scales.

Gary

You can just use #0 but if you want to you can put the larger one underneath the #0.

Gary

Tom, yes you are correct.

My method, briefly is to insert the 1/16" rod through the predrilled hole. It's a snug fit, the rod won't fall out.

I then put a #0 size washer over both ends. I push...

Tom, I think S.S. would be a bugger to peen over, the brass only needs the gentlest of taps, lots of taps, but gentle.

Gary

Tom, I use 1/16" brass rod and microwashers size #0 from www.microfasteners.com

If you want to double up on the pivot washer just get the next washer with larger outer diameter.

The brass is...