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Sorry, I misunderstood what you were using it for but I think the same advice still applies to that use.

Swiss cut has smaller cut teeth also they are a narrower file. You will get different advice from different people. I use a larger file because it is easier for me to see it is straight and level....

I would recommend a flat swis cut file. If you can get a combination 2nd cut / fine that would be best. I would normally use both, 2nd cut first then fine. I've had trouble finding good combinations...

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Congratulations Steve. Before you know it you'll be a pinning expert. That opens up a whole world of possibilities for you. Now to learn unpinning cleanly without breaking or drilling holes in the...

What he said.

They may call them something else in other parts of the English speaking world, I'm not sure. In the US we call them side cutters.
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Yes, as close as you can get with a pair of side cutters. This seems like it is too close but it is just right. Often I file the top of the pin after the cut as Mike said but mainly to start flat....

Tight then loose usually means a bent pin. The pin is usually bent because it is too longWhat I have is a peening block with 1/16“ hole just deep enough for the pin to have a little to snip of when...

Yeah, I've done it that way too, mainly with wood blanks I have made from snag out of the forest. If you hold your finger against where the bit will come out you can feel it about to break the...

Randy kind of beat me to it. Here is a (very) rough drawing to demonstrate finding center. I couldn't find a compass so I used a pencil attached to a string. Construction workers have used a similar...

His scales are already shaped and it looks like molded at the wedge end rather than pinned.

Using a compass would be helpful to find the place to put the hole. Since you have no drill press and...