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    Being new and having purchased a 'restoration project' for the learning aspect... I have fashioned some new scales from 'Yew' wood. The pins have me stymied though. What is typically used? In all the photos I have they all seem to be the same... don't tell there is a special 'pin store'?!
    Also, is there a printed resource I may be able to refer to for basic restoration advice?
    Assistance would be appreciated.

    Thanking you all in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kerchew View Post
    Being new and having purchased a 'restoration project' for the learning aspect... I have fashioned some new scales from 'Yew' wood. The pins have me stymied though. What is typically used? In all the photos I have they all seem to be the same... don't tell there is a special 'pin store'?!
    Also, is there a printed resource I may be able to refer to for basic restoration advice?
    Assistance would be appreciated.

    Thanking you all in advance.
    You need 1/8" brass rod and #0 brass washers.

    Most hobby shops have the brass rod.

    I have always bought my washers from either microfasteners or fastener-express.

    Un-pinning and re-pinning a razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki

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    Bingo! Man, that's one small small washer... Thanks for the reference too.

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    I believe you want 1/16th inch. Not 1/8th.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by VeeDubb65 View Post
    I believe you want 1/16th inch. Not 1/8th.......
    Agreed. The standard pinning material is 1/16.

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    http://www.microfasteners.com/catalo...cts/WASFWB.cfm for the washers size 0 as mentioned!

    The 1/16" brass rod you can get at most hobby stores

    Good luck!!!

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    Oh ****. thanks for the catch guys.. I was just working on a set of scales and must have had stock in my head..

    Sorry

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    Read the FAQ... everyone. lol

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