Thread: Screw pins

I think it's the 1/8 tubing....(that's what my ruler tells me )

But I still have not tried them yet. I am still a little partial to the original style of pinning....

C utz

C utz,

I don't want to split hairs, but what you have is a Torx screw, not a torque screw. A torque screw implies some type of locking mechanism, like decreasing lead threads, interference fit or flattened threads. What you show there, and what is listed on the knifekits.com site are Torx head screws. Torx is a another drive type, similar to slotted or Phillips, but was developed by Textron. It says nothing about the thread engagement, only the drive mating mechanism. My point here is that I would still do something to hold the screws in, such as using thread lock.

Take care - John

PS I am assuming you bought the 1/8" barrel sets that they show on their pages. If so, how long are the barrels? The length isn't listed on the web page. thx

Originally Posted by johnmw1

Hi C utz,

That looks like the go. You didn't waste much time in getting some did you
So what size did you finally settle on then?

John

Originally Posted by C utz

Here is what I have. It's a torque screw, and I bought them from knifekits.com
(http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pages/kk_store_1mainframe.htm?kk_products_parts_main.htm ~smain)

I have one next to a 'dovo pin' (that classic shaving sells) as a size referance...

C utz

Chris, the only thing I'm concerned is the length and whether you will have enough for the screws to really engage the threads. For this application, drilling out the pin hole, may be the best idea. Let us know how they work out for you.

That is a concern of mine too! The size of the barrel once it is sized down, and the lack of threads. I would think to use 'Lock-tight' or what ever that liquid stuff is that holds after the setup is made.

As for 'Torque', 'Torx', tomato, Tom-a-to, whateva' ! But seriously, I see what you are saying (that is I can appreciate the difference it 'types' of set ups). Since I am not the best at spell-checking my work and often mis-refer something, I added the website link for clarification.....

WITH that said, the barrel on that is 1/8" thick, and (I do not have it here) the length is about 1/2" long, perhaps smaller, but either way, that puppy will need to be cut down to a size in which there will be very few threads to 'play with'. Which is what I think Robert Williams (Pappabull) was refering to when he was mentioning them (way back when). I know he uses these, or a similar get-up for his recent work/scales.

I have no plans right now to work with the torx screw set up. It takes me long enough to find time to work on a regular (traditionally pinned) set up of custom scales, and even with that, what I start with is not always what I finish with...

We'll see

For what it is worth, I hope that helps in some sense. If anyone has some insight, please post!



C utz

Here's what Feather uses on their Artist Clubs







-whatever

-Lou

Well done scarface thats exactly what i was trying to describe.
Now does anyone know were they can be bought, book binders use the same design but much larger and call it a bookscrew.

Originally Posted by Heliguy

Now does anyone know were they can be bought

I can get you as many as you want...they're $250.00 each ! _

But note the size of the hole through the tang - it's definitely larger than the standard....what...1/16" pin?


now don't bother me....I'm trying to get everything back together.....and having a heck of a time with it, I might add.

(...too many little bits...not enough fingers...)

-whatever

-Lou
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Originally Posted by scarface

Here's what Feather uses on their Artist Clubs







-whatever

-Lou

Hi Lou,

Are the scales on the Feather a lot thicker than usual to accommodate the head thickness of the screw, and is it the underside of the screw head which has created those indentations in the scales?

Nice photo's by the way, new light box by any chance?

Cheers
John

Yeah, the scales are probably a little thicker than normal - the screw heads are counter-sunk, and provided with lock-washers (which you can see in the counter-sink holes).

But do note that the holes in the tang and scales are oversized to accomodate the threaded rivet post.

No light box yet - still just me and the dog!

-whatever

-Lou

The screws are a 2-56 thread. To properly engage, you need a minimum of three turns. This equates to about 0.11 or a little under 1/8 inch for the length of the barrel. That's about 2.75mm for those of you outside the US.

Rick