Quote Originally Posted by BeJay View Post
I peen one end and get the scales mocked up with whatever washers or collars I’m going to use. I then put on an extra #0 washer and clip the rod at that level with flush cutters. I then file or sand the pin to make it perfectly flat(import) and I’m ready to start peening. I used to eyeball it, but this is way more consistent.
Okay, I've got to try this. I am having to re-pin one that I cut the pin too short, so couldn't get a good domed rivet on one side, and it kept going loose. Thanks for the tip!