Thread: As requested... Adjustable Pins!

Originally Posted by icedog

I haven't read every post here so forgive me if I am redundantly asking a question again. I have used cutlers rivets when re-handling knives. A cutlers rivet is a male and female pair that have identical heads and establish a press fit when assembled from either side of the knife handle. I have also seen screws that have the same head but one is a female, sort of a threaded sleeve with a slotted head that matches the male screw. Do we know of a source for stainless or nickel silver devices like these in 0-80 or smaller?

I have been looking for these types of screws as well and i think that Chicago Screws, or "Sex Bolts" accurately describe what you are looking for. though these kinds are usually used for binding paper documents together it looks like from my research.


Does anyone know where to buy some smaller, more appropriately sized versions of these "Sex bolts" for use in re-pinning an old razor?

Originally Posted by Stifle

I have been looking for these types of screws as well and i think that Chicago Screws, or "Sex Bolts" accurately describe what you are looking for. though these kinds are usually used for binding paper documents together it looks like from my research.


Does anyone know where to buy some smaller, more appropriately sized versions of these "Sex bolts" for use in re-pinning an old razor?

Man, I tried once for weeks to find what you are talking about and couldn't find them to fit the small holes in most old razors. The closest thing I know of is if you drill the pivot hole out to 1/8" as has been said before on the forums and use 1/8" "barrel pivot" screws available at most knife supply places online.

Necro Post!

I finally broke down and bought some of these on my last microfastener order.

I really like these. I am horrible at peening and these are a life saver

* The little tool is worth the $4.50 they charge. makes life much easier.
* I am ordering longer screws next time.
* Microfastener shipping costs suck.

Thanks for the reply Philadelph - I have a Genco Henry X that is my first real razor. before i send it away for honing i need to replace the broken scales, and I want to use adjustable pins for the pivot.... The pivot hole on the razor could be drilled larger i think without too much trouble... though i need to find the right length of pivot pin before i go nuts..

Microfastner recently bumped up the price of the 0-80 scale brass nuts to $9.

I found them at Fastener Express - Socket Head Cap Screws, Metric Screws , Fasteners and Anodized Aluminum for the Hobby Industry. for $6. Ordered some last week, same thing....

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Microfastner recently bumped up the price of the 0-80 scale brass nuts to $9.

I found them at Fastener Express - Socket Head Cap Screws, Metric Screws , Fasteners and Anodized Aluminum for the Hobby Industry. for $6. Ordered some last week, same thing....

Thanks for posting -- was just going to order some today! I placed an order for: 0-80 scale nuts, 0-80 x 3/4 screws & #0 washers:

Microfasteners - $22.40 + $7 S&H ($29.40 total)
FastenerExpress - $18.26 + $5.95 S&H ($24.21 total)

Originally Posted by commiecat

Thanks for posting -- was just going to order some today! I placed an order for: 0-80 scale nuts, 0-80 x 3/4 screws & #0 washers:

Microfasteners - $22.40 + $7 S&H ($29.40 total)
FastenerExpress - $18.26 + $5.95 S&H ($24.21 total)

Just an aside -- FastenerExpress does not offer the wrench to tighten the hex heads.

Originally Posted by shaveshell

Is there a stainless equivilant to the adjustable set up? This set up seems to be brass and I can't seem to find the stainless equvilant and am wondering if the same things exist or if there's a reason it's only brass?

Thanks,
Matt

MicroFasteners stocks the 0-80 stainless machine screws, nuts, and approprate washers. However, the only screw length they offer is 9/16.

I have had excellent results with the stainless hardware from Microfasteners. The stainless may seem too short but it actually works well for everything I've needed.

Thanks for the info.
I will try it one day.