Thread: Cutlers Rivets ?

Hey guys today while looking for some nickel-silver rods and washers(which I could not find at a reasonable price ) I came across these things called Cutler's Rivets Knife Making Supplies

are these available in the proper size for straights? i dont know the OD's of these but I assume they are much bigger than a rod, of course. does anybody know how to use these and is there any info in the wiki(could not find). I would like to try and use these on a razor I have coming in that needs to be rescaled. Im not scared to try (Ive been tearing razors apart since I got my first one) but just dont want to waste time messing with it if it wont work
Thanks.

I have not come across any that were small enough to work as is... most would be either to big in diameter or too long.

the ones that are too long (assuming they are the correct diameter) could be cut a little shorter to fit right?

I don't see why not, but I still don't know if they would perform as well as regular pins.

The shaft diameter after the compression fit says it's 5/32. So....you'd have to ensure that the original hole in the tang of whatever razor you'd try them on was 5/32 or more. If not, you'd have to drill the hole large enough to fit.

Also, if you didn't countersink the heads, you'd have them above the surface of the scales which may or may not look great according to your preference.

Chris L

well I may get some to try when wifey gives me some more allowance. until then anybody know where I can get some nickel-silver rods/washers at a fair price? Texas Knife is a little high for me.

Check on EBAY I saw them there before

Originally Posted by jeremycarriveau

anybody know where I can get some nickel-silver rods/washers at a fair price? Texas Knife is a little high for me.

I highly recommend K&G (Knife and Gun Finishing Supplies). They have 1/16 x 12" rods for 95 cents each. I bought three and the total with first class shipping ($2.56) came to $6.36 and they shipped the same day. Also, they don't have a minimum order. I telephoned my order and used a credit card. Their phone number isn't listed on the website, but I located it elsewhere. It is 928-537-8877. I hope this helps.

Regards - Walt

thanks a lot walt will order these tommorow. also what about the washers, micro fasteners dosent seem to have them in nickel-silver in the right sizes?

Originally Posted by jeremycarriveau

what about the washers, micro fasteners dosent seem to have them in nickel-silver in the right sizes?

Use their FWS00 #0 stainless steel washers. Unless you are a metallurgist most people can't tell the difference between nickel steel and stainless steel from a normal viewing distance.

Regards - Walt