Thread: Drilling out pins

ynot151, there is a great sticky here that lists mot of the fasteners you can get from Micro-Fasteners. http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

Some people have even made up custom stamps and dies to manufacture thier own, but i wouldn't worry about that just yet

Thank you gentlemen for the excellent info. I have had the opportunity to clean up a few razors, but you all make me strive to produce a cleaner, more elegant result.

Use whatever method you feel most comfortable with. I've tried raising the razor to the bit but don't care for it. I feel it lacks the stability and control I like.
The block of wood has give to it and the opposite pin sits in there creating a small pocket that keeps it secure .
And being near the edge allows me to rock the blade in any direction to keep the bit centered. Watch machinists work. They never bring anything to the bit, especially hand held.
I have also tried the pin vice. Didn't care for that either regardless how sharp the bits may be. Between the pressure needed and the blade willing to move around here too I feel there is a loss of control.
Flush cutters? Nope.
Now this is only how I do it and YMMV. As long as you're comfortable with whatever process you use and the scales come off in one pice I'd say that's a win.
As to washers and pins?
1/16 rod and #0 washers are the most common size is say. Hobby shops should have both if you're doing one or two.
For greater quantities it pays to buy in bulk from the major suppliers. Here 100 costs the same as a half dozen at a hobby shop.

Originally Posted by mycarver

Use whatever method you feel most comfortable with.

As long as you're comfortable with whatever process you use and the scales come off in one pice I'd say that's a win.

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Bingo !!! I agree, you really do have to try a few ways and one will match your style and your tools the best

Someone asked about Ivory. Here you go.
I forgot I did photos of the Bennet I just posted.
This is a good refresher for me as well because I just got a 7 day Ivory set of CVHs to do.

Same exact scenario. File the pin flat. Make a pilot hole or divot. Drill. And they fall apart.