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11-26-2013, 02:22 AM #11
The sets like these from Widget ( good folks there) or Harbor Freight can do domed washers easily. You start with a thicker brass or steel washer and dome it with the set.
14pc Steel Dapping Punch and Block Set
takes a bit of practice but easily done. Have fun!!
~Richard
Get a machinist buddy to make a punch and die set, should be about a hundred bucks.. They do require a small washer inside to retain their shape after peening. They conform to the contour of the razor unlike the machined ones. These are the ancient ones.
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A modern one is easier by far.Last edited by Geezer; 11-26-2013 at 02:27 AM.
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11-26-2013, 11:12 PM #12Senior Member
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That's the Harbor Freight set I have! Seems I only use one of the punches and one hole in the block though. Now I need a punch and die set too though.... with a few different die.
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12-01-2013, 12:48 AM #13Junior Member
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Going to try a different route. Found some 2.4 mm solid brass beads. Going to flatten them out to about 3 mm, which seems to be the average diameter on vintage locking washers. Filing them will create more of a half donut shape. Countersink the hole slightly and poof.. hopefully it will create the look I'm after. In theory...
On a side note. Not sure why it never dawned on me to use beads as locking collars. There are tons and tons of sizes, shapes and materials. Found one that is faceted. File it flat, tap it with 1-80 threads and you have unique adjustable pins. Might buy some just to play.
Thanks for all the input.
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