Thread: Wade and butcher celebrated pin replacement

i appreciate the help ill try to find some 1/16. the blade is kind of loose anyway i just thought the 3/32 did not sound right, thank you for the links ill check it out. Like the jb weld idea.

If you have a welding shop nearby, get a stick of 1/16th brass brazing rod. It'l be about 3 feet long for a buck or two.
~Richard

thanks Richard will do, ive located some bullseye washers cant wait to get all done. appreciate all the help you all

Most hobby shops and good, old hardware stores carry 1/16 brass and copper rod.

Most of us order on line from Knife maker suppliers, Texas Knife is who I usually buy rod from.

The size of the hole in the pivot does not matter as much as you would think. I used to sleeve or fill and drill them, now unless they are huge, I just pin them normal, once tight they works just fine.

Post some pics, before and after. Everybody likes good repair pics…

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Most hobby shops and good, old hardware stores carry 1/16 brass and copper rod.
Most of us order on line from Knife maker suppliers, Texas Knife is who I usually buy rod from.
The size of the hole in the pivot does not matter as much as you would think. I used to sleeve or fill and drill them, now unless they are huge, I just pin them normal, once tight they works just fine.
Post some pics, before and after. Everybody likes good repair pics…

Thank you!
Some of the larger Hobby Stores also carry Nickle silver rod in 1/16th at a very fair price. And...it is the right temper for pinning. I have purchased from Hub Hobbies. Unless you go into the K&S metals area a phone call is necessary to find for on line purchase. Some stores have K&S but not the nickle silver rod. They may be able to get it for you next re-order.
K&S to find a seller near to you:
K&S metals-home
~Richard

I have one other question. I have a bench vise that has an anvil. i seen the video on pinning and he put a hole in the hammer for the pin to sit in while peening. Since i will be using bullseye washers. should i do this? or what size hole and how deep to make a hole on my anvil? thank you

im not sure if i did this right but here is a before and after pictures