Thread: Pins and washers?

It is a disease. I thought I would just need one for shaving and then that would be it. Now I'm diving into restoration and looking for all kinds of other razors. Insanity.

Originally Posted by Rodan

It is a disease. I thought I would just need one for shaving and then that would be it. Now I'm diving into restoration and looking for all kinds of other razors. Insanity.

It sets in quick and it don't let go, I am up to 9 within months of using real steel,

12 if you count the disposable blade and two I got to practice honing on.

Originally Posted by pfries

It sets in quick and it don't let go, I am up to 9 within months of using real steel,

12 if you count the disposable blade and two I got to practice honing on.

40 straights , 2 in the mail , 10 DE's and 1 or 2 in the mail ... since late Nov ... no it dont take long at all ..

Originally Posted by gooser

40 straights , 2 in the mail , 10 DE's and 1 or 2 in the mail ... since late Nov ... no it dont take long at all ..

You got it bad son....

Originally Posted by gooser

40 straights , 2 in the mail , 10 DE's and 1 or 2 in the mail ... since late Nov ... no it dont take long at all ..

I now look at Ebay and Etsy to see if I can find any deals. I guess you have no choice , but to learn to restore since restored shave ready razors cost quite a bit compared to ones that need some TLC. Plus I have a burning desire now for certain styles or specific makers of straight razors. I have a Joseph Rodgers full hollow and a Joseph Smith near wedge and the madness is growing. My passion now is to get a large size chopper from any of the Sheffield makers and an ERN Ator. I don't have a burning passion for the German razors except for the ERN Ator. The look of this and style make it my favorite straight razor. Now I only have to find one to bid for or most likely buy from a seller. For me this razor is better than Dubl Ducks, Puma, and Henckels. Madness.

I have some hobby shops in my area so I'll check there for the rods. Thanks for the tips guys. Also, I may take some of you up on the offer for washers if I don't have any luck. I have read about Micro Fasteners, but how exactly do they differ from a basic rod and washer setup? I heard somewhere that they can come loose and you need to apply locktite? Am I over simplifying pinning by saying you only need 4 washers, 2 on the inside scale on either side of the razor and 2 on the outside of the scales. Insert rod and cut it to within 1/16 0r 1/32 of the outside washer and start peening with a hammer. Essentially flattening it around the outside washer? Of course repeat around wedge side? This begs the question why the wedge side needs a pin if you crazy glue the wedge in the scales. Is it for looks or to be able to maybe replace wedge or scales at a later time (possible dumb question)?

You can order the washers from them the #0 (not wide) and the #00 are the two sizes you need

Flat Washers - Brass - Micro Fasteners

Qty Item List Sale Price
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1 FWB0 Flat Washers - Brass $ 4.20
1 FWBW0 Flat Washers - Brass $ 4.90

Originally Posted by pfries

You can order the washers from them the #0 (not wide) and the #00 are the two sizes you need

Flat Washers - Brass - Micro Fasteners

Qty Item List Sale Price
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1 FWB0 Flat Washers - Brass $ 4.20
1 FWBW0 Flat Washers - Brass $ 4.90

This is the deal I keep looking at Straight Razor Pinning Kit 1 16" Nickel Silver Rod Pins 40 x 1 8" SS Washers | eBay. How does this compare with the microfastener product?

Originally Posted by Rodan

This is the deal I keep looking at Straight Razor Pinning Kit 1 16" Nickel Silver Rod Pins 40 x 1 8" SS Washers | eBay. How does this compare with the microfastener product?

Quality wise I do not know,

for $17.30 I get 200 outer washers and 100 inner/ spacers shipped.

The brass rod runs me $1.75 per 24" piece so for around $21 I have enough to do 50 standard razors.

I just performed a Ebay search. Here is another option......
Straight Razor Pin 20mm with Washers 10 Sets Razor Pin Restoration Repair | eBay

and another

Straight Razor Washers Pins Brass | eBay

Straight Razor Nickel Silver Pins and Washers SS | eBay

The last set of razors I pinned were done with escutcheon pins #16 by 1" and eyelets 1/16th hole, 3/32 od on shaft. These worked just fine but the eyelets might require you to use a 3/32 drill bit and drill out the hole in the scales to fit. The eyelets are also a bit long so they will need to be sanded down to length. They are also inexpensive.
Just some ideas.
I suggest you take up the kind offer from one of the guys here.