What pin material for slippies?

[burchtree]

I've got an order for a slipjoint that I have to pin together, but have never done that before. I've been over the WIP threads, but couldn't find my answer. I'll be using 410 and 416 for the liners and bolsters.

 

[Craig]

To make the pins hide in the bolsters use 416.

Craig

 

[James Terrio]

Yep, use whatever matches your bolster. Or not, if you want some contrast.

 

[burchtree]

That makes sense -- where do most of you all get yours? McMaster Carr?

 

[Craig]

USA Knife Makers Supply has several sizes. http://www.usaknifemaker.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=93_35&products_id=286

Most of the knife supply companies carry 416 also.

 

[clancy]

I have used welding rod in bronze, brass, and steel for pins. Others use solid copper wire for pins both are cheap for first time knives.

ernie

 

[burchtree]

Thanks, I'm not sure how I missed those rods! Can't go cheap, this one will be getting the full treatment.