I have made some Wenge scales to fit the Wapi but have not removed the pins. Any suggestions about removing the stainless pins from this?
Headdoc
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I have made some Wenge scales to fit the Wapi but have not removed the pins. Any suggestions about removing the stainless pins from this?
Headdoc
Dremel with a cutoff wheel. Just file away until the head is gone.
I just used a flat file. It took a minute or so.
It's really easy to remove a pin when you don't care what happens to the scales!
Isn't THAT the truth!Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Chris L
I use a sanding drum in the Dremel, grind off the top and use a punch and finishing hammer to tap the pin out. Or I just grab one and break it in half and cut the old pin out of the blade with snips.
And what if you do care about the scales??
Use a flat file and some caution, and file of the top of the pin, if you are nervous about ruining the scales you could cover the scales in electrical tape to prevent them from getting scratched by the file. Then use a punch(?)and a small hammer, and punch the pin through the scales, if the pin is crocked you'll have to be careful so you don't use to much force.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoDSpeeD
Hope this makes sense.
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Originally Posted by GoDSpeeD
See post above your question.Quote:
Originally Posted by cannonfodder
You do that on original Wapi scales? Aren't they steel?Quote:
Originally Posted by cannonfodder
That's why I use the cutoff wheel. It's much more precise than a sanding drum or grinding wheel, particularly a cutoff wheel that has been ground down to about half the diameter of a new one. I can generally remove scales in about 30 seconds without damage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Great idea to use a smaller cutoff wheel. I'll most likely be seen in the garage filing random metal objects until I reach the desired circumference.