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Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:27 pm
by Jeffinn
I’m working on a Case knife with a pinned shield.
The pins appear to be approx. 1.2 mm. Is there a source out there for nickel silver pin stock in that small of a size?
Thanks.
Jeff
Re: Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:10 pm
by just bob
A lot of people use jeweler's wire. It is n/s.
Re: Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:21 pm
by Jeffinn
just bob wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:10 pm
A lot of people use jeweler's wire. It is n/s.
Thanks! I didn’t think about jewelers wire.
Jeff
Re: Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:22 pm
by herbva
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:27 pm
I’m working on a Case knife with a pinned shield.
The pins appear to be approx. 1.2 mm. Is there a source out there for nickel silver pin stock in that small of a size?
Thanks.
Jeff
Jeff, I generally use either 16 gauge or 18 gauge ns wire on most Case shields. I think 1/16" rod works on the larger shields. I have a spool of each wire and will be happy to send you a piece of each if you can wait a few days for the mail.
Re: Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:30 pm
by Jeffinn
herbva wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:22 pm
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:27 pm
I’m working on a Case knife with a pinned shield.
The pins appear to be approx. 1.2 mm. Is there a source out there for nickel silver pin stock in that small of a size?
Thanks.
Jeff
Jeff, I generally use either 16 gauge or 18 gauge ns wire on most Case shields. I think 1/16" rod works on the larger shields. I have a spool of each wire and will be happy to send you a piece of each if you can wait a few days for the mail.
Re: Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:32 pm
by Jeffinn
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:30 pm
herbva wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:22 pm
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:27 pm
I’m working on a Case knife with a pinned shield.
The pins appear to be approx. 1.2 mm. Is there a source out there for nickel silver pin stock in that small of a size?
Thanks.
Jeff
Jeff, I generally use either 16 gauge or 18 gauge ns wire on most Case shields. I think 1/16" rod works on the larger shields. I have a spool of each wire and will be happy to send you a piece of each if you can wait a few days for the mail.
That’d be great!
I’ll need to order some for future use but if you can send me a few pieces that’ll get me through this current project.
Thanks!
Jeff
Re: Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:08 pm
by herbva
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:32 pm
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:30 pm
herbva wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:22 pm
Jeff, I generally use either 16 gauge or 18 gauge ns wire on most Case shields. I think 1/16" rod works on the larger shields. I have a spool of each wire and will be happy to send you a piece of each if you can wait a few days for the mail.
That’d be great!
I’ll need to order some for future use but if you can send me a few pieces that’ll get me through this current project.
Thanks!
Jeff
In the mail tomorrow. I have only needed to use the 18 gauge on some very small shields. If there is any wiggle room, I just drill out the holes so that the 16 gauge fits tight. Likewise, if there is any spare room with the 16, I just drill out to fit 1/16" ns rod.
Re: Pin stock for Case shields
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:53 am
by Jeffinn
herbva wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:08 pm
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:32 pm
Jeffinn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:30 pm
That’d be great!
I’ll need to order some for future use but if you can send me a few pieces that’ll get me through this current project.
Thanks!
Jeff
In the mail tomorrow. I have only needed to use the 18 gauge on some very small shields. If there is any wiggle room, I just drill out the holes so that the 16 gauge fits tight. Likewise, if there is any spare room with the 16, I just drill out to fit 1/16" ns rod.
Many thanks Herb!
Jeff