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    Default What sized washers for re-pinning?

    This is my first attempt at re-scaling a razor.
    I'm looking at Maggard kits with washers 1/16" x 1/8" and 1/16" x 3/16". Are they the right size?
    They offer brass and nickle/silver pin material. Would brass be good for a first timer?
    I'm guessing the large washer goes between the scale and blade.
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    You are correct on size large in small out. They are thin. Either material can be used. Go slow and gentle. My first rescale was a disaster. I practiced with spare wood until I was ok then still was able to bend the rod and break the scales I made practice on scrap wood
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    Don't forget they're is actually a FLAT side to the washers... Make sure this goes towards the scales!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JTmke View Post
    You are correct on size large in small out. They are thin. Either material can be used. Go slow and gentle. My first rescale was a disaster. I practiced with spare wood until I was ok then still was able to bend the rod and break the scales I made practice on scrap wood
    Great suggestion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JTmke View Post
    You are correct on size large in small out. They are thin. Either material can be used. Go slow and gentle. My first rescale was a disaster. I practiced with spare wood until I was ok then still was able to bend the rod and break the scales I made practice on scrap wood
    I did a test pinning on some scrap pieces. Using brass, it went well.
    I also tightened a razor that was getting a little loose. I was all puffed up with success when it was nice and tight.
    Thanks for the suggestion.

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    A tip that does work is. In any fragile scales material. Drill the pin hole 50% bigger than the rod your using. That will receive. Any pressure when peening the rod over. For example. 1.6mm rod a 2mm hole is plenty. Trust me it works ;-)
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