New pins and finshing washers

**pea** · 03-07-2007, 12:13 AM

Just wondered what people are using for pins and the little finishing washers that the pins gets peened onto. Shop bought or custom. Probably both i know, but a few ideas would be lovely.

Thanks guys

pea

**FiReSTaRT** · 03-07-2007, 12:41 AM

1/16" brass rod stock (any hobby shop that carries RC stuff) or 1/16" brass nails (I'd love to get my hands on those as they'd make my job easier) for pins, #0W brass washers for b/w the scales and the tang and #0 brass washers for outside, to peen over. The washers are available at www.microfasteners.com. There are other options but this is what I'm using.

**Namdnas** · 03-12-2007, 03:49 PM

Firestart,

You might have trouble searching for brass nails that size, but I am sure you can find escutcheon pins. They are just small nails with small rounded heads. Pretty much what you're looking for. - John

**FiReSTaRT** · 03-12-2007, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the tip. Where can they usually be bought?

**Namdnas** · 03-12-2007, 10:26 PM

Mertons & R. J. Leahy both come up on a Google for them. Good luck - John

**Olav Vittfarne** · 03-13-2007, 11:47 AM

I tried escutcheon pins that I bought for leather work.
They are brass plated and rock hard inside. Wouldn't peen a bit, using a spoon.
Maybe there are pure brass ones from other supliers. Just check before you buy.

Mats