Thread: handles

from where do you guys buy acrylic handles and nice pins?thank you
i want couple fancy pins include washer etc. please mention sizes too

Pins and Washers are usually 0-80 or 1/16" diameter. There are places in the Wiki and other knife making sites that have them. As for scales, again knife sites have different materials available.

I went to a local barbers supply this morning to purchase a strop. When I
mentioned what I was doing the proprietor said he stocked plastic replacement
scales complete with pins. When I asked if they sold pins and washers separatly
I became side tracked and neglected to see what was available. He reached
into a box and gave me the selection shown for $1. I could go back and photograph
what he has available and get some prices. Oddly the 1/16" pins are slightly larger
than the holes in the finish washers and have to be driven in with some effort. I plan on going
back anyway to see if he'll sell me the rest of what he has in the box.

Originally Posted by beenpickin

I went to a local barbers supply this morning to purchase a strop. When I
mentioned what I was doing the proprietor said he stocked plastic replacement
scales complete with pins. When I asked if they sold pins and washers separatly
I became side tracked and neglected to see what was available. He reached
into a box and gave me the selection shown for $1. I could go back and photograph
what he has available and get some prices. Oddly the 1/16" pins are slightly larger
than the holes in the finish washers and have to be driven in with some effort. I plan on going
back anyway to see if he'll sell me the rest of what he has in the box.

What is the name of this place and does he do mail orders? If he does, PM me and let me know! I would love to get my hands on some more pins! Thanks!

Originally Posted by beenpickin

Oddly the 1/16" pins are slightly larger
than the holes in the finish washers and have to be driven in with some effort.

FWIW, I haven't taken many apart but of the few I've done they the washers were snug. I bought a pair of scales from an ebay vendor awhile back and the washers were tight as well. IOW, maybe it's supposed to be that way ?

You have a mixed bag there with the pins, the ones with the sharp point and the little circles on the head are Dovo pins.. the round headed ones look to be similar to the ones sold on E-bay...
The Dovo lockwashers are tight and help lock in the pins even before peening...
That was a great buy if I were you I would go back and buy everyone of those I could....

Bud: the fancy washers are usually from a craft store, in the "beading" section, the easiest pins are the ones you make yourself out of 1/16 brass and nickel silver rod.... Classicshave has the Dovo pins for sale again but the price is NUTZ
If you are just looking for one set, let me know and I'll make you up a set....

Originally Posted by rrp1501

What is the name of this place and does he do mail orders? If he does, PM me and let me know! I would love to get my hands on some more pins! Thanks!

I suspect these are old new stock and plan on going back to try to purchase the rest. He also sells replacement scales so some of these may be intended for use with them, I don't know. I experimented with a round head example. They are a soft white metal but not at all compatable with the finish washers. They do peen pretty easily and may not have used washers originally? They might look nice with brass or white metal washers on both sides. The flat headed/pointy pins have to be driven into the washers unless you were to ream the washers with an awl. But they would be great for restoration work, a very petite low profile vintage look. If it turns out they are available in unlimited quantity, I will post the contact information. If not and I am still able to purchase more, you will be #2 on the list, Jeff

Thank You gssixgun
i need more then 1 i wanted to know places from where people buys them fancy ones.i have brass ones and can make it just wanted upgrade a little.You know how it goes.you learn something then you want to have more and more better ones.thank you