Center brass pin line

[warrior24]

I finally started to work on my first knife. Now I want to drill the holes for the brass pins and am not sure as to which way I should find the center line. I think there is a special tool to do this that scribes a line but well I don’t have one. Can some one please help me? Thanks

 

[raylaconico]

Are you talking about the pins for the handle scales? You can just use a ruler if you want them centered.

 

[warrior24]

yes the pins

 

[warrior24]

what size of brass pins should I use I dont want the tiny pins but not to big. when you guys make a knife what size do you usually use.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

from 1/8 to 1/4. Most guys do the layout by what looks good.

 

[DLaneG]

You can arrange the pins in any pattern you like, so long as it's pleasing to the eye.

 

[jim moyer]

I like my pins just above centerline.

 

[raylaconico]

Yeah, it doesn't usually have to be centered. Just what looks good to you. Unless you're doing a coffin or straight handle that is symetrical like on some bowies then it should go down the center otherwise it will look like you screwed up.