Originally Posted by
gssixgun
From what you're saying then I gotta go with the size of the hole, also set your wedge pin first. then the pivot,,,, then tighten wedge then tighten pivot...
The size I drill at is 5/64 FWIW it leaves just enough play room.... also keep in mind those rods we use are not exact there is a bit of variance... I would bet most of that is toward the thick side... As you peen the pin if it swells or bends even the slightest bit it will crack the scale...
There are other ways to do this I am sure but this is the most successful way I have found...
Ps: all this assumes you are gently tapping the pins....If you put yer finger on the anvil, and tap it with the hammer right at the cuticle of yer fingernail, and it hurts, yer tapping to hard...
Pss; Practice with Popsicle sticks it is very tasty, and good practice at not cracking the scales...:)