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11-26-2011, 05:13 PM #1Junior Member
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Tungsten pins?
Has anyone ever tried pinning with tungsten rod? I have a source where I can get 1/16" tungsten pins. I have tried peening it and it mushrooms nicley. Is there anyreason this would be bad to use as a pin?
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11-26-2011, 05:46 PM #2
No. Anything can be used as a pin as long as it peens and is string enough.
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11-26-2011, 06:26 PM #3Senior Member
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Your able to peen Tungsten with a normal steel hammer?
My bad,sorry,do not think you mean T,CarbideLast edited by pixelfixed; 11-26-2011 at 06:29 PM.
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11-26-2011, 10:23 PM #4Senior Member
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I wouldn't use Tungsten. It is very tough, but it is not known for its malleability. It is considered a brittle metal.
Last edited by jerrybyers; 11-27-2011 at 02:03 AM.
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11-27-2011, 12:08 AM #5Senior Member
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If the price is right try it and let us know.
Originally Posted by sidekick101
Likely the worst case is you have to pin again with brass.
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11-27-2011, 12:16 PM #6Senior Member
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I use stainless steel TIG filler rod and brazing rod and it seems to work just fine.
Give it a go and see.niftyshaving likes this.Hang on and enjoy the ride...
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11-28-2011, 01:10 AM #7Senior Member
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Something tells me you will regret this if you need to remove to replace...
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11-28-2011, 06:51 AM #8
Tbh I was surprised that you say it would peen.
Are you sure it is (or contains) Tungsten?Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day
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11-28-2011, 10:53 AM #9Senior Member
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In my experiances Tungsten steel is hard and heavy as crap. Niether of those characteristics scream "scale pin". Give it a try maybe it will work great but then again I wouldn't use a pretzle stick to pin a razor just because I had one on hand. Lol
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11-28-2011, 11:45 AM #10Senior Member
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Not knowing what the OP actually has,pure tungston (the metal) is extreamly maliable (SP)?
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