Thread: I'm on pins !

Originally Posted by littlesilverbladefromwale

I have a couple of blades that I will re-pin on day soon, and a razor that needs re-pinning at the pivot.
I know I need to get get 1/16 of an inch brass rod and I have a very small 2oz hammer.
I have noticed some razors have tiny washers on the outside of the scales were the pin is "mushroomed" and some don't. I have also found on one razor I took apart ,there were washers/shims in between the blade and the scales at the pivot pin.
Is there any point in me sourcing the tiny outside washers? What are the "internal" pivot washers for?
Should I bother using either?
Many thanks
M

No. 0 washers are hard to come by in Britain, but 10 BA brass washers are readily available here. PM me if you have any problems getting 1/16" brass rod.

Duncan.