Thread: Which product for pinning

Have you checked Maggard supplies. I think that's the name. They have the nickel rods and brass rods sold by the foot i think.

Stainless is malleable, it just takes a whole lot of heavy beating to do it even after you heat it up to red hot with a torch. I've pinned plenty of things with steel and stainless steel and a 10 pound hammer, but I don't think I'm good enough to pull it off on a razor without breaking the scales or bending the tang or smashing my finger.

If you've never pinned before, you definitely don't want to start with steel pinning. Brass is a better choice to start with.

Originally Posted by relli1130

I purchased stainless steel rods, and am having real difficulty getting the rod to mushroom. Going to have to get brass rods. I thought that stainless steel was malleable. Apparently I was wrong...

I use only 1/16 inch brass rod or nickel silver for pins. Stainless steel is toooo hard. You can get a decent price from http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/index.php who carry both types. They do charge shipping and handling. There are many other sources as well. You can find brass rods on eBay, rarely the nickel silver though. Hope this is helpful. ajkenne

I get my pinning materials from here:
Restoration Supplies | Product Categories | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

Originally Posted by relli1130

I purchased stainless steel rods, and am having real difficulty getting the rod to mushroom. Going to have to get brass rods. I thought that stainless steel was malleable. Apparently I was wrong...

Stainless is hard, harded than even regular carbon steel. Something to keep in mind should you ever consider a stainless steel razor.

While your buying washers at Micro fasteners also look into #80 hex screws and nuts. Don't forget a couple of wrenches . Nothing like test pinning your work to check everything out before you smash that pin closed :<0)

Originally Posted by Ernie1980

I get my pinning materials from here:
Restoration Supplies | Product Categories | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

Just ordered a pinning kit and some scales.. Thanks!!