Pin finish question

[Dennis Morland]

Any tips are appreciated. How would you finish this pin?

This is the opposite side pin. I sanded it and epoxied it into the handle flush to the scales. Easy peasy.

This is the other side of the same pin. I do not want to ruin the textured scale. How would you guys attempt to finish this pin?

If it matters the scale is a textured g10/micarta.

Thanks for the help.

DeMo

 

[chrisstaniar]

Are they just solid stainless? I would probably sand them until mirror/no scratches.

 

[mike miller]

take 2 layers of masking tape and punch or drill hole in it same size as pin. Cover handle material with tape leaving pin material exposed. Finish pin to what you want. I've taken cratex wheels or rod in dremel and polished pin .

 

[Dennis Morland]

Are they just solid stainless? I would probably sand them until mirror/no scratches.

Pins are stainless. Sand them how??

 

[Dennis Morland]

take 2 layers of masking tape and punch or drill hole in it same size as pin. Cover handle material with tape leaving pin material exposed. Finish pin to what you want. I've taken cratex wheels or rod in dremel and polished pin .

That is great advice. Masking tape with a hole. I can do that. Thank you!!

 

[chrisstaniar]

I misunderstood. I thought you wanted to keep the texture that was on the pins and was just giving my opinion saying I would sand them to smooth. Tape should definitely do the trick.

Other options for "next time", maybe consider hidden pins? That way you don't have to even risk the texture of the scales.

 

[PolishAvenger]

Maybe consider flared tubing instead of pins next go 'round? I'd be messing up that texture trying to work that pin down, and then have to grind the whole darn thing flat!

 

[Edwardshandmadeknives]

I think I would have done domed pins, but seeing as how you’re past that point, masking tape works well as previously mentioned.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Mike Miller thank you for the tip. I am going to give it a shot.

 

[Dennis Morland]

That worked out very well. Mike - great tip. Much appreciated.

 

[Dennis Morland]

A bit more work and it will turn out fantastic…

 

[Dennis Morland]

Not perfect. But way better than the beginning. I have several more pins to practice on. Thanks again, mike miller.

 

[Dennis Morland]

With some trial and error, tinkering, and practice, some of the pins turned okay pretty good. Lots of room to get better.

 

[Jesse Latham]

Think about using a tiny carbide burr to mimic the texture of the scales.

 

[Calvin Robinson]

Any tips are appreciated. How would you finish this pin?

This is the opposite side pin. I sanded it and epoxied it into the handle flush to the scales. Easy peasy.

This is the other side of the same pin. I do not want to ruin the textured scale. How would you guys attempt to finish this pin?

If it matters the scale is a textured g10/micarta.

Thanks for the help.

DeMo

Next time try some 2-56 screws. Thay would look real nice in that material.