Quote Originally Posted by coujin View Post
Thanks, I need to work on the pinning but I think I'm just no going slow enough tbh.
Pins look good in the pics. Smaller washers would probably suit those scales a bit better though. In my experience there are a few thing that really help with pins.
When you cut the rod you don't want it to be too long or you can get splits when it mushrooms too wide. It takes some experimentation but you'll know when you get it right.

After you cut the rods to the correct length the ends need to be sanded or filed flat. This will help you get a nice round shape once peened.

Polish your ball peen hammer. The surface of your pin will look much smoother after shaping it with a polished surface.

Be sure to polish the pins when you're done. It makes a very big difference in the final product.

Hope this helps. Scales look great!