Thread: Pin size

Does the pin size for the scales vary by make and model? Where can I find pin stock?
Thanks in advance!

As far as I know, Pin stock is 1/16" standard. You can buy it on eBay with washers. We have a member that sell them on ebay too. I find it locally at Ace Hardware too.

Hardware store, hobby lobby, mickaels all have 1/16 brass rod

You can also use nickel silver for pin stock, but I would stay away from steel because it is a pain to peen.

If you want. the online pins and washers are the best as they are sets. Then, brass brazing rod from a welder you know or a shop near you.
I have used escutcheon pins a lot. the head is a nice size and a bit of file work makes it a cheap choice. Washers? hobby shop will do. Some craft stores also have them.
1-Inch x 16 Solid Brass Escutcheon Pins, 2 oz.

Just some possibilities
~Richard

Originally Posted by snuffysmith

Does the pin size for the scales vary by make and model? Where can I find pin stock?
Thanks in advance!

The vintage and the new pin diameters are slightly different.

Here's a link from here at SRP that will provide you with tons of information:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

I can't recall if this little bit but very important bit of info is found there but use a 5/64ths in drill bit when you go to drill the holes in new OR vintage scales. Otherwise you run the risk of breaking the scales.

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I agree! 5/64th bit to drill the scales has helped me out a few times not when things would line up exactly right. A little play goes a long ways.

Originally Posted by Gasman

As far as I know, Pin stock is 1/16" standard. You can buy it on eBay with washers. We have a member that sell them on ebay too. I find it locally at Ace Hardware too.

A year or two ago the supplier that a certain well known restorer was out of stock in the 1/16" nickle silver rod and the restorer was very low on his stash. I was out and I went looking and that rod was as scarce as hens teeth. But I found some and let the restorer know about it. He asked that I send him a single 12" long rod so he could measure it before he bought any (he buys in 20 ft quantities) so I did and it passed his testing.

So again the 5/64ths drill bit is good insurance as the rod itself can vary in diameter. Even though the restorer uses that size drill bit, he's a fussy old bastard and that's what I like about him.

Hobby stores sell 1/16 brass rod but the nickel silver (actually a Zn Cu Ni alloy) rod is harder to come by - and harder to work as well. The old Sheffields were pinned with smaller diameter material but the punched holes in the razor shanks were huge so the 1/16" rod is just fine.

I agree about drilling slightly bigger. It gives a little clearance inside of the scales and helps prevent splitting. I usually use a #51(.067) or a #50(.070) drill bit. Most of the 1/16 brass rod I find is slightly bigger than 1/16.