Quote Originally Posted by the wanderer View Post
Does anyone use bushings of some sort with the 0-80 size screws? The hole in the tang of my Wade & Butcher is just barely (and I mean _barely_) larger than 7/64, which is nearly twice the size of the 0-80 screws.

If I didn't use some sort of bushing would I want to use a larger screw size? The hole in the tang is probably around 0.1 inches plus or minus a few thousandths. This website lists 3-48 as 0.983 inches.
Thanks.
I wouldn't want to use a larger size. I have had similar situations arise in the past, although not on a razor. What i suggest is that you get some .100" or .125" aluminum solid rod. Take the razor and your calipers to the hobby store so you can judge the best fit. While you're there, also get some 3/32 brass tubing.

You may need to cut about 2 inches of rod off, chuck it in a drill motor, and sand it down a little to a smooth sliding fit in the hole. Then cut a piece about 2 mm longer than the thickness of the tang, insert it, and peen both sides with a flat hammer and anvil, or sandwich it between two pieces of 1/4" flat steel and hammer. The aluminum will peen out to fill the hole tightly.
Then, grind any leftover aluminum down flat on each side. Drill a 3/32 hole for the bushing, and you're ready for the 0-80 screw or a 1/16 brass rod pin.