Thread: Pins vs. Micro Fasteners...

Thanks for the feedback. I can see that in general we all think re pinning is the way to go, but we resort to micro fasteners until for thier convenience.... At the moment, I'm inclined to use micro fasteners because I like the idea of being able to take the razor apart for a good cleaning every now and again. Has anyone ever used pan head screws vs. hex head? I did a model once where I used a countersunk pan head on one side and a countersunk hex nut on the other. I was a pain cutting out the hex shaped contersink, but very pleasing to the eye. Anyone ever done this with a razor scale?

I think Seraphim does or has done this. Check out some of the gallery posts and you will find them.

Originally Posted by Climber160

Thanks for the feedback. I can see that in general we all think re pinning is the way to go, but we resort to micro fasteners until for thier convenience.... At the moment, I'm inclined to use micro fasteners because I like the idea of being able to take the razor apart for a good cleaning every now and again. Has anyone ever used pan head screws vs. hex head? I did a model once where I used a countersunk pan head on one side and a countersunk hex nut on the other. I was a pain cutting out the hex shaped contersink, but very pleasing to the eye. Anyone ever done this with a razor scale?

YES !!! I have, and still do use the pan-heads on occasion, as they don't need special wrenches from Microfasteners to tighten them..... I actually like the look on these better than the hex-heads but that is personal opinion......

When you use the micro fasteners, do you use any locktite or file the screw down to the nut to keep them from backing off?

Originally Posted by Climber160

When you use the micro fasteners, do you use any locktite or file the screw down to the nut to keep them from backing off?

I just clip and file, and a little tiny dab of locktite, Keep in mind all pins loosen up, even the peened ones will loosen up after use.....