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    Question Washers

    Now that I have a tumbler in the mail I need to repin my razors. I know this has been asked before but after reading a few threads on different pins and washers I am just a little confused. From what I found I need 1/16 brass rod and #0 brass washers. Flat Washers - Brass - Micro Fasteners
    My question is do you also use these washers in between the razor and scales or just on the outside of the scales. And if it is just on the outside what size do I need for in between the razor and scales.

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    Microfasteners is indeed a good source for what you want

    The offer two sizes in brass in #0

    The "regular" that is the common size used outside.

    They also offer "wide" that works well in board at pivot

    They also offer stainless, in two sizes now( if I remember correct)

    The "standard" is between the OD of the small brass and wide brass. This stacked and sandwiched between the two brass sizes that are popular triple washer look.

    Go and order all 4 sizes. The two brass and two stainless. Cheap, and need to pay shipping anyway

    ****edit****
    Below copy paste from different post I did

    I should have also added the following
    If going to put together a MicroFasteners.com order, you should also add microfasteners. These are simple brass hex head machine screws. Super helpful to bolt together scales to test out.

    Include in your order at least two of the hex socket wrenches. I keep two in the garage, and two in my office, where I do a lot of night work, when can be done inside. $4.50 each, well worth it.

    WR0 Miniature Hex Socket Wrench -fits 3/32 hex head

    HBB0008 Hex Head Machine Screw 1/2" long=most commonly used
    HBB0012 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/4" long=sometimes you'll want

    HNBS0080 Hex Nuts - Brass
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    For in between the razor and the tang you need #0 wide. before using them though wack with a hammer on your anvil to flatten a bit more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8Shooter View Post
    For in between the razor and the tang you need #0 wide. before using them though wack with a hammer on your anvil to flatten a bit more.
    This is really good advice, I was just about to mention it. I take it one step further. After I give it a few whacks with a hammer I quick sand them smooth. I've set up a small 6"x9" piece of glass that I've tapped a piece of 600 grit w/d paper too. I just press the flattened wash down with my finger and give it a go. This gives you a very nice smooth washer/spacer in a matter of seconds.

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    thanks for clearing up the sizes, I noticed on the stainless steel washers they offer a narrow one. Will that washer work in between the scales and razor or does it need to be #0wide. I would like to go stainless but if I cant then brass will be fine.

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    better off with brass between the tang. It wont oxidize like stainless will and it's easier to flatten.
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    I found another thread a few days ago about this same subject. It mentioned another source with a bit different sizing so I ordered these also.....

    Fastener-express.com

    part number Description
    31314 Stainless flat washer #0 NAS620 MFG part # FWSO-7A3
    31283 Brass Flat washer MFG part # FWBO-7C2

    another option for the inner thin brass washers is to use a paper punch and punch out using thin brass shim stock then drill a hole in the center.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8Shooter View Post
    For in between the razor and the tang you need #0 wide. before using them though wack with a hammer on your anvil to flatten a bit more.
    You will also need to run your 1/16 drill through the hole in the washer after you flatten the washer, the hammering process closes the hole just a tad. Just grip the washer with a set of pliers not your fingers

    Good luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by randydance062449 View Post
    another option for the inner thin brass washers is to use a paper punch and punch out using thin brass shim stock then drill a hole in the center.
    I saw this suggested somewhere else recently, with the modification that you drill the holes first THEN punch out the washers.

    I just got a big sheet of .005 brass last week at Hobby Lobby. Lifetime supply, I'm sure.
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    Perhaps the easiest method is to use a Whitney punch. First drill the 1/16 hole in the brass sheet then use the Whitney punch which has a tit in the center, place that in the hole then punch it out. You will have to flatten them.

    Amazon.com: Steel Hand Punch Sheet Metal Hole Puching Tool Aviation: Home Improvement

    Look at pic 5 & 6
    Last edited by randydance062449; 08-05-2011 at 06:18 AM.
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