handle pin question

[SadSappySucker]

I was wanting to do another pair of scales for my esee 4. The first pair I just used the screws, but I want to try my hand at pinning and gluing a pair together.
So onto my question, would I use 1/4" pins if the holes are just a tad larger? I believe the holes are technicaly 9/32", and the 1/4" bolts that sit in the tang have slight wiggle when I put them in place.
Also, I have plenty of hammers but no ball peen hammers. Is this a necessity, or could I get by using a standard hammer?
I apreciate your help and all suggestions on the process in general. This is all uncharted teritory for me.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Properly pinned handles don't need glue.
1/4" pins will work. Slightly chamfer the edges of your pin holes.
You don't need a ball pein hammer-just a small hammer, like a tack hammer.
Cut your pins and file them flat, leaving about 1/8" exposed on each end.
You will need an anvil-a bench vise will work. Whatever you use, it must be solid.
Tap the end of the pin, using wrist action only, until it begins to expand. Turn the handle over and peen the other end of the pin.
Alternate until all the slack is taken up.
Tap around the edges of the pins, then on top, edges, top, etc.
If you want the pins flush, file them flush and sand/polish smooth.
If you want the pins domed, you can polish them from all directions on a buffer, or use a "cup punch" to fully dome them.

 

[SadSappySucker]

Wow thanks.