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That's what I've been doing to get the recess in the top for the pin to set in. It works ok but the washer really wants to spin in the pliers. I do it on sandpaper to give the bottom something to...

That's a terrific idea, it's hard to hold these things. A simple solution and I will use this method a lot I'm sure, thanks for this!

You're right, the 1/16 hole gets tight and I usually will ream them out some with a diamond bit if needed. It would probably be better to use 5/64 and I may look into that. Wouldn't take much to...

The small size ones work ok for that but the larger ones don't conform very well, I think you would have to hit them too hard. I have run them back and forth on a half round diamond needle file a...

I've been making my own solid brass domed washers for a while now. I got the idea from an older thread but have made a few adjustments that work well for me. That thread is...