Hey all,

I've searched and read as much as I could, but now I have to break down and ask a direct question that I'm sure you've answered before.

So - I'm almost ready to re-pin a couple of razors. I have a little jeweler's block and peaning hammer (thanks for the recommendation, gssixgun), I have rod-stock and washers on the way to me (from ebay seller straightrazorsmith). I still need something to cut the rod stock with (I guess I'll pick up some flush-cutters) and a file (any recommendation on what kind of file(s) I need?).

The biggest question I have is about the jeweler's block. I've seen several pictures and heard the recommendations for the "divots." What size and how deep? I frequently see more than one in the anvils, and of different sizes.

The Jeweler's block is 7/8 inches thick, and I was going to drill into it 3/4" to hold the rod stock. Should I use a 5/64 bit, or will a 1/16" hole be big enough to hold the stock?

I work at a pharmaceutical company, and the maintenance guys have some pretty nifty and exact cutting and drilling equipment back there - they're looking forward to helping me - so please feel free to be as precise as you want. That covers it, thank you!