Tip for newbies (like myself!) filing pins out...

I haven't seen this noted anywhere in the wiki or stiky. I thought it was quite neat, so I'm sharing it for any other newbies that are using a file to remove the pins. If its documented somewhere already, sorry for duping!

I needed to remove some scales from a second Kropp I've picked up on eBay. The little one was in bed, so using the rotary hand tool wasn't an option, and I was going to use a file for the first ime. After the first file stroke I was worried about hitting and damaging the scales. I plan on replacing them on this blade, but thought I might use them for something else later. I ended up using tape (clear tape on this occasion) to protect the area around the pin while I was filing. The tape won't take a full on file stroke, but it will give you that millisecond extra to stop filing and a bit of feedback letting you know that your potentially going to damage the scale at the angle your at.

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I'm guessing It could also be used if you need to hand sand and polish the pins heads. It worked for me, so hopefully someone else will get some use out of the idea.

kD

I file my pins out. It works very well for me. Once you become proficient with a file it's easier than drilling them out

What kind of file are you guys using?

Ones with red handles :)

In all honesty, I don't really know. I got a roll kit of no-name metal files from eBay. The kit also had about six small files in. I've been using the triangle shaped one as it seemed to bite more and just felt right for the job.

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I`m using train track cutter. I got one when I was with my son at train models meeting. They are flat and they slide under old washer and cut in second.

this is similar to what I do. I use a small file kit like Killerdr3w referred to and I punched a small hole into a paper card (one of those credit card offer cards that isn't plastic but isn't thin paper) that is thick enough to absorb many missed file strokes. Then I just hold the razor and paper cover with one hand and file with the other.

Some here use a small piece of very thin brass with a hole drilled through, much in the same manner as your masking tape, or even a small sheet made from a tin can. I got a small sheet with some various size holes in it, so they fit nicely over most washers. I find it works a little better than plastic as it gives better protection if your file slips. Oh, beware of sharp edges if using sheet metal, ofc.

Just one notice (totally my personal experience) when removing pins with 1/16" punch... some of scales has European (especially imported one in old days from Germany) size of hole which is not 1/16" but less. It is about 1,5 mm where 1/16" is 1.57mm. I have broke few scales before I figure out this one. I have grind down my 1/16" punch and now works great on everything :-)

This has been posted before, it works even better with one piece of tape right on top of the pin.
Electrical tape works great it is thick and protects the scales very well.

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Originally Posted by KillerDr3w

I haven't seen this noted anywhere in the wiki or stiky. I thought it was quite neat, so I'm sharing it for any other newbies that are using a file to remove the pins.

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We hide important info like this,, :)

At the top of the Workshop forum in a big RED sticky

Called http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html


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Just funning with ya :p Thanks for posting it never hurts to bring things up again

I checked that before posting. The tip was more the use of tape to protect the scales that I hadn't read anywhere, but I imagine it is somewhere on this site.

I wish I'd read a tip about never forcing bakelite as I've gone and broken the scales trying to fit a pin through them this afternoon. Oh well :-/

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Re-drill the holes to 5/64 it allows for pin precussion expansion when peening too.. The old pins are slightly less the the 1/16 or .0625 we use today and a tiny bit of slop 1/64 or .0156 is good for fitting the razors..