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[tinkerer]

That looks like it should work very well. Nice innovation! I love to make my own tools.

Thanks!

[Mscoggin2]

Hello everyone!

I’m sure this question has been answered somewhere in the forum so I apologize if I’m asking a repeated question. Where can I buy pins for handle repair? Getting more and move involved and went to give this a go. Is it just bar or round stock in brass/steel from any hardware store or do I need to look for something specific?

Cheers,
Matt

[Reverand]

I find brass rods at hobby/craft stores, and occasionally at an Ace Hardware store.
I order silver nickel rods from Jantz supply.

[OLDE CUTLER]

I have had this motor sitting around for a while and decided to put it to work. It is a 1/2 HP, 3450rpm with a 1/2 inch shaft from a Jacuzzi tub pump. A 1/2 inch mandrel with 1/2 X 20 threads was attached and a used keyless chuck from an old cordless drill was attached to that. Now I have the option of using a 1/4 inch mandrel with buffing wheels or a 3 foot flexible shaft that takes Dremel tool accessories (shown in pic).

[Reverand]

I have had this motor sitting around for a while and decided to put it to work. It is a 1/2 HP, 3450rpm with a 1/2 inch shaft from a Jacuzzi tub pump. A 1/2 inch mandrel with 1/2 X 20 threads was attached and a used keyless chuck from an old cordless drill was attached to that. Now I have the option of using a 1/4 inch mandrel with buffing wheels or a 3 foot flexible shaft that takes Dremel tool accessories (shown in pic).

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Cool! I like making tools!

[CarMan]

Quick question hopefully someone won’t mind answering. I have been reading through this thread, but haven’t found an answer. Which dremel tool bit or bits do you gentlemen use to grind pin material when removing scales and bolster pins please?
Any tips are greatly appreciated.

[OLDE CUTLER]

A small ball end cutter is what I used to grind the head off the rocker (center) pin. Never use a drill or Dremel cutter on bolster pins. They are cut from the inside by using a utility knife blade slipped down between the blades and liners.

[CarMan]

A small ball end cutter is what I used to grind the head off the rocker (center) pin. Never use a drill or Dremel cutter on bolster pins. They are cut from the inside by using a utility knife blade slipped down between the blades and liners.

Thank you sir.