Thread: What are you working on?

If you like the scales, Drill them out. JMO.



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.

Originally Posted by MikeT

Even when I use a nice sharp flush cutter, I find it best to file the pin the rest of the way just right so it's not a lopsided cut.
A nice and smooth even pin top will make it easier to get it to look good with the hammer.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

If you like the scales, Drill them out. JMO.



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.

A....yep.! Nice n flat, just barely clearing the top of the collar.

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.

Originally Posted by RezDog

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.

Do you drill a hole in a DE blade? If so are they soft in the middle? I have used an aluminium can.

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..

Just starting to shape some scales for a Joseph Rogers

Originally Posted by RezDog

Just starting to shape some scales for a Joseph Rogers

How important are the goldfish to your process?