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I have seen some new razors (Hart, and some customs) that look like they have a male end button head bolt that goes into a female end button head bolt. Does anyone know where I can buy these, and is that the correct name? They appear to be similar to a Chicago screw, but with allen heads and no opening on the backside of the female end. As always thanks for the help!
I'm looking for the same bolts. I'm going to call Microfasteners this morning and ask them. They're not in their on line catalog, but it might be a non catalog item. If they don't have them, they might know of a source, Making attractive pins is something I'm still trying to learn and the learning curve is really steep. I think bolts/machine screws can be made to look as good as a well peened pin.
not sure the size you are looking for but
Folding Knife Parts : US Knife Makers!, Operated by a knifemaker for knifemakers!
is where i pick up my 1/8 polder pivots and washers + all the screws i need (SS and gold washed hardware is listed)
L R Harner,
Your razors were what I was looking at this morning and were the ones I referenced to in my original post as the "customs". Very nice work by the way! Thanks for the link I'm sure I can find something that will work. I think what I'm looking for is the Pivot 1/8" x 3/8" Barrel. I think I might have to drill the pivot hole out a little to get that to fit. Thanks
I just got of the 'phone with the owner of Microfasteners (microfacteners.com) He is very helpful, and he knows what razor restorers need. He said most restorers use 0-80 brass machine screws and bolts with the corresponding size washers. (He said the thread diameter is around .060, which he assured me will work.) I ordered a supply of nuts and bolts. If this order is anything like my washer order, I'll get it in the middle of next week. Also, I ordered a special tool (2) for tightening the nuts and bolts.
I asked about button head screws (which appears to be what Hart razoe uses. They don't come in brass, but they are available in stainless steel. The longest size 0-80 listed in the catalog is 3/8" which probably is too short (in my opinion). He can get 1/2" and 3/4" from his supplier, and have them drop shipped to his customer, directly from the supplier. I'm not sure 1/2" will be long enough for some of my bigger razors, so I ordered 3/4" which will be way too long, I figure I can grind off the excess length.
I (1) hope this helps the peening challenged wanna' be restorers like me, and (2) isn't deemed to be too much of a sacrilege by you pros.
By the way, the Microfastener owner's name is Bill and he's a really nice guy.