If you like the scales, Drill them out. JMO.
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On my new pins, I like to use a Dremel-drum to flatten the ends and size them.
Like MikeT says, makes for a more even pinning job.
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If you like the scales, Drill them out. JMO.
Attachment 298969
On my new pins, I like to use a Dremel-drum to flatten the ends and size them.
Like MikeT says, makes for a more even pinning job.
I should've added that if you use a file, or any grinding device really, you might want to put some tape down..
An ounce of prevention...
In this case, it's a challenge (for me anyway) to not hit the scales.
The dremel drum grinder allows for good visibility..
You gotta have skill with that dremel though as they can be hazardous to blades and scales in the wrong hands..
More than one person here uses an old DE blade as a guard while filing new and old pins on scales. If you are not trying to save the collars you can go quite low with filing and have the scales pop clean. Typically I try to save the collars, and a little metal guard work great to save scales. I have bought a lot of razors with file marks on the scales, so I’m guess in days gone by, and more recent times in Japan, it is not an issue to have file marks on your scales.
:-)
I prefer them to not have extra marks.
I gotta laugh at myself after my last post.
Shows you how much I use DE's
They already have a hole in them,,,,DUH
I don’t use them either. They scare the crap out of me.
A bit thicker, SE's and utility razor blades have a nice oblong hole You can use. A bit easier to hold there.
Dull the edge and use for the purpose..
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Just starting to shape some scales for a Joseph Rogers