Where do I get brass pins?
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Where do I get brass pins?
I have a cheap Chinese auto stiletto that has too short a brass pin holding the spring in place. It broke and now I need one.
- whippersnapper
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Re: Where do I get brass pins?
In normal times you could probably go to a hobby shop if you didn't want to order online. Now it may be easier just to order off ebay or a one of the online supply places. Jantz supply, knifekits and others are popular. Just google brass pins or pin stock and you get about 27 gazillion results.
In a pinch you can use brazing rod, nails etc. I have even used copper or aluminum wire like romex you would wire a house with.
If you have a drill with a small enough chuck you can chuck up a larger diameter rod and turn it down to size with drill and sandpaper.
In a pinch you can use brazing rod, nails etc. I have even used copper or aluminum wire like romex you would wire a house with.
If you have a drill with a small enough chuck you can chuck up a larger diameter rod and turn it down to size with drill and sandpaper.
Re: Where do I get brass pins?
That's a thought. Thanks.
Re: Where do I get brass pins?
Etsy has a selections of them. What is the common diameter of the pins for knife making?
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Re: Where do I get brass pins?
You'll have to measure the pin you want to replace.
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Re: Where do I get brass pins?
Whatever works- Especially on a beater knife.
Re: Where do I get brass pins?
True dat. Long as it's working and learned something in progress..