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I just got three new sets of scales for the razors i'm restoring. One of the blades is ready to go in.
But I don't know how to pin. I assume you put the pin in, cut it off to size, then add
in the cap and use a small hammer to flatten out the top of the pin to hold it. Am I right?
or is there another way?
I would suggest you get a restoration CD from Bill Ellis aka Urleebird. He has a special offer for SRP members. ;)
I know how to make scales and pin them etc but the CD is a must. This is my suggestion before you stuff anything up.
Gary
If you're interested in pinning only, do a search of the restoration forums. This subject has some up multiple times before and there is a thread somewhere which goes into great detail of how to accomplish this task.
As gary said, Bill's CD covers this as well as contains a wealth of knowledge, I'd recommend this also.
I did some searches, but couldn't actually find any information on pinning. Just the results of pinnings (mostly pinnings gone wrong).
I'll be ordering bills cd at some point, but in the meantime, I'd love to get these blades in.
OK if you really want to do this go get some 1/16"brass rod and some size #0 brass washers.
Washers you can get from www.microfasteners.com The rod you can get from modelling shops etc.
You will also need a nice small pair of sharp side cutters and a small ballpeen hammer. You will be tapping not hammering.
You will acutally be making small brass rivets by hand.
When you've got all the supplies post again and I'll try to help you.
good luck
Gary
Well, I have the pins now, that'll do, no?
I'll certainly go grab some rod/washers tomorrow for the future.
Nope, you need the washers as the end that you peen over holds the washer in place. The washer is on the outsie of the scale, not inside.Quote:
Originally Posted by sshack
Gary
erm sorry, I've got the pins, washers and Some sort of collar that goes on the outside.
A complete repinning set. They came with the scales.
OK, all is clear. I've attached a basic diagram for you. Hope it helps. In future use the brass stuff, generally those kits ain't the best.
Cut the exposed ends of the pins to allow for a little rivet head.
Cheers
Gary
Awesome. That makes everything clear. I'll give it a try tonight.
If I fail I'll go buy a small anvil or something solid to hammer on and some brass rod tomorrow.
I usually use the small flat bit on the back of my bench vise as an anvil.
I live in an apartment. So I don't have any sort of workshop here.
There's an anvil downstairs in the basement that I could try using though.
Just stumbled across this and your diagram kicks ass! I absolutely love the visual representation of "tap gently". :D
Great illustration, Gary. I'd like to get Bill's CD myself someday, but I don't think it will run on my Apple computer. The pinning info is really all I need at this point.
Norm
From Bill's website:Quote:
Originally Posted by norman931
So it seems he does have a Mac-compatible version available.Quote:
If you have a Mac, let me know because I will have to burn a special copy for your machine that Mr. Joe Pate converted for me to be used by you folks.
Yeah, and it works. I would know.Quote:
Originally Posted by D2T
Ah thanks, guys! I didn't know that. I'll be getting my order in soon! :)
Norm
Is that 1/16th Hollow rod or Solid rod? I could not figure that out from Bill's CD either. I bought both so I would have it. I also got a 3/64 th Solid rod that would actually fit in the 1/16 th Hollow rod just in case and Fasteners from Microfasteners.com for the tang :shrug:
In Bill's cd when he says 1/16" brass TUBE he means ROD. Any 1/16" piece is hollow.
Could you clarify that? Your statements seem to contradict. I consider rod to be solid and a tube to be hollow. If Bill meant ROD, then why did you write any 1/16" piece is hollow?Quote:
Originally Posted by Philadelph
Whoops! My fault, I meant whenever he says 1/16" as the size it refers to a brass ROD (solid). The only brass TUBE that he says to use is 3/32" as a bushing. Sorry again. I think Bill clarified this himself somewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Hey Sshack.
I live in an apartment too and don't have a shop. Instead of an anvil I used a coaster made out of granite. I've had it since college and I really don't care if I chip or scratch it. It worked great. I've done a bunch of pins oin it and never damages it. In fact it will help remind you to "tap gently." :-)
Looks like Bill was banned, anyone know why?
We can't discuss banning of members publicly. That's a private matter for the member concerned and the mod team.
Thanks,
Stu