Thread: Ok so I need a re pin. Who da man??

So I got taken on Escam on a junk razor.
BUT now I found a good blade to put in the nice scales.
Any kind of special pin I should get or are they all the same?
Who should I send it to to have done and what does this sort of thing cost?
btw it a Boker
going to shave, itchy

Do you already have scales or you also need a set?

got the scales already, purchased an identical razor

There are a number of people who can repin, Joe Chandler is a member/vendor who can do it...but a lot of members can probably assist you. I cannot think of anyone else other than Joe who is a vendor and would just do a re-pin though???

I'll do it gratis if noone better chimes in.

I also would like to know where to get pins, what kind etc.

Any hobby shop 1/16" brass rod stock. #0 and #0W brass washers from www.microfasteners.com, a ballpeen hammer (even a regular hammer will do but be gentle with it), and a flat hard surface (a small 11lb anvil's cheap and works great). Total cost about $20 and that should be enough for dozens of pinning jobs.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Any hobby shop 1/16" brass rod stock. #0 and #0W brass washers from www.microfasteners.com, a ballpeen hammer (even a regular hammer will do but be gentle with it), and a flat hard surface (a small 11lb anvil's cheap and works great). Total cost about $20 and that should be enough for dozens of pinning jobs.

Don't forget the makeshift washer press shown in Bill's restoration CD.

Glen F

I should review that. It might save me some cussing and swearing next time I put up a set of scales lol.

Well Firestart, I may just have to take you up on that offer in the next month or so.
First I need to hone a small nick out of the new blade and get some more
MTWDKA ( Money The Wife Don't Know About )
Unfortunately the USPS won't work for free.
Oh and plus I'm looking at a REALLY cool razor that is mislabeled on ebay
Gee i'd love to post a link but on second thought......