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  1. 04-02-2018, 05:04 PM #11
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    I also get mine from TX Knife. I do notice that it is slightly larger in diameter than my brass. So, it is very tight in a 1/16th hole. Are they like that from every place?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrHouston View Post
    I also get mine from TX Knife. I do notice that it is slightly larger in diameter than my brass. So, it is very tight in a 1/16th hole. Are they like that from every place?
    I always use a 5/64 drill bit. That little bit more accommodates for any extra thickness in the pinning rods. Most of the original pins were smaller than 1/16".

    Glen points out the importance of using the 5/64 in this video:

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    I'm a 5/64 guy as well.

    Also, be aware that the nickel silver is very soft, much more so than brass.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete123 View Post
    I'm a 5/64 guy as well.

    Also, be aware that the nickel silver is very soft, much more so than brass.
    Depending upon particular material, agreed.....To a point, FME.
    Nickel-silver work-hardens fast. Don't get the pin too long!
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    Some early pinning..1700's was done with iron pins. And holes to 3/64ths were used.
    This found on some two century old blades.
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    Just now looking at Texas knifemaker's Supply to get some of this Nickel Silver rod, and I saw that they have preshaped straight razor scales:

    https://www.texasknife.com/vcom/inde...2ebecf0d869ed8

    Anyone here ever use these?
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    I always wonder about pre-made scales. Not all razors are the same shape and size. They do look nice. I like the look of the red ones. Might be worth a shot someday. Wish i had noticed this when i made my order.
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    Before ordering any of those scales, you may want to find out if they are uniform in size and both are the same thickness. I went through a whole container of similar looking scales from an Indian? horn/antler/bone material company and I couldn't find any I would want to drill and fit as is. Some had more curve than was necessary as well. If you're planning to use the belt sander anyway you may not care.
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    Even if you had to reshape or shorten them, the price is right. The place is close to me.
    Mebbe I will get a variety of blades together and go check them out.
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