advice?

[neon007]

ok... i need some advice on peening these little pins. ive already messed up 2 sets of scales.......someone hetp!!! thanks. merry christmas.

[baturn]

Not sure what problem you are having, but this is the procedure I use-- First I use atapered reamer of appropriate diameter on all the holes for the various pins. Not to much though because you don't want to make the hole oversize.
Then insert the pin so that an equal amount of pin protrudes from either side of the handle (approx. 1/8"). Then alternating sides evey few strokes, and using the ball side of a ball peen hammer gently at first start peening. Your strokes must be straight and even so the pin does not bend. Once the pin starts to fill the hole you can strike the pin a little harder but take into account the type of handle material as some are softer or more brittle than others. Also when peening blade or locking bar pins you want as snug a fit as possible but still be free to pivot. Use the provided shim materiel. I cut a notch in it approx. the same size as pin diameter so that it fits three sides of the pin.
When the hole is filled to your satisfaction you just grind or file away the excess pin materiel and finish.
Hope that is what you were after and that I could help.

[flashinthepan]

Yeah, know just how you feel...
I asked the same question a while back; and was told that sometimes you can drill your hole a bit oversized; and epoxy the pins and let them set..
Be sure to rough up the sides of the pins and use enough glue so that it coats the sides of the pins well..
Hope this helps; as it was very frustrating to lose those stabilized burl scales...
If you choose to do it this way; just make sure to not overheat the pin stubs as you work them down flush with the scales; or there will a " ring or halo " around where the pin is..
I've done that too !!!
If you want to do things right; do them the opposite way I do them and you'll be fine !!!
Be well
Thom

push on the chain ???