Thread: Trimming the pin

I just got my new Dovo scales for the Satinedge, and I an ready to mount the blade on them, but I wanted to ask the experts on how short I should trim the pin before I start hammering it with a spoon. On a good note, the scales are made of stainless steel, so the possibility of damage is much smaller than with other materials

A) Don't use a spoon, unless you like wasting time. B) If you're using the pins from classic shaving, set the washer and clip the pin very close. I use cut nippers, and cut it right at the washer. The way the nippers cut, it leaves a peaked "V" shape, which peens nicely into a dome using a light ballpeen hammer and light strikes, finished off with a nail set. The nail set isn't, strictly speaking, necessary, but it neatens it up a bit, and makes doming the head of the pin easier. Just use lots of very light taps...as Bill says "about as hard as you want to hit your thumb with the hammer."

Thanks Joe. One last question before I make the cut... Which side of the washer should be facing OUT (away from the scales)? Assuming the washer is shaped like a bowl (with a hole in the bottom lol) does the inside of the bowl face out or the outside?

Washer Scales Option
) | | A

or

( | | B

Edit: Formating isn't helping me much, so assume that the vertical lines on my "diagram" are the 2 scales.

P.S. Since I don't have a ballpeen hammer, so I'm forced to use the spoon unless you have another idea with common household items or a decent set of tools for general household use.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Thanks Joe. One last question before I make the cut... Which side of the washer should be facing OUT (away from the scales)? Assuming the washer is shaped like a bowl (with a hole in the bottom lol) does the inside of the bowl face out or the outside?

Washer Scales Option
) | | A

or

( | | B

Edit: Formating isn't helping me much, so assume that the vertical lines on my "diagram" are the 2 scales.

Definetly B

Thought so, but you know the good old saying.. Better safe than sorry

I actually started using a regular hammer and it's working fine so far. It gives me more control than the spoon, but I'm still going nice and easy, just in case. I hope to be able to post the before/after pics tonight.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I actually started using a regular hammer and it's working fine so far. It gives me more control than the spoon, but I'm still going nice and easy, just in case. I hope to be able to post the before/after pics tonight.

I like the rounded head of the ballpeen for pinning. You might be able to combine the two; use the hammer to hit the spoon (to get the smooth rounding, rather than the flat face of the hammer) to hit the pin. Of course, that would necessitate an extra hand or two... Just go light, and you'll be alright (heeyy...I'm Johnny Cochran ) Definitely, put the open portion of the "bowl" toward the scale.

My baby's done, all with a regular hammer. Took some pics but had trouble taking good ones, however they are in my gallery (titles FiReSTaRT). I'll have to figure out how to post'em here and then get on with it

Edit: Here goes nothing Sorry about the blurr, but I'll try to take some better ones.

Since I don't have a ballpeen hammer...

What kind of crap is that when a guy don't got no ball peen hammer? Lordy Lordy... what's the world coming to?