Thread: Ivory pinning with washers- yes or no?

Thanks for the pictures and links! I think I will use the little collar pins to help keep the hammer away from the ivory, and go ahead and use washers on the tang. I will get my mind right and hopefully give it a go tomorrow after work.

I took care of this one today after work, and I am pleased with the results! I went slowly and used a ton of baby taps

Baby tap, go slow, pay attention, that's the path. It looks like you followed it right to a job well done.

Congratulations.!!!
You've made it through the Ivory challenge.
Nerve wracking..eh.
But you feel great.!

Originally Posted by RezDog

Also pinning dry ivory is more risky than hydrated ivory. If you soak the ivory in light mineral oil for a few days ahead of the pinning it is suppose to make it more forgiving when you pin. I

nice advise, thanks!!!