How I dome and polish pins

I have always been amazed at your domed pins, Thanks for showing what it takes to do them.
 
I'm glad to have accomplished makers putting quality content on this forum. Even if one of them can't video particularly good... :D
 
There's definite merit within both approaches, and there's yet more ways to peen and dome pins besides these two.

That said, barring years of experience and practice, I think Nick's method would end up being more consistent for the average maker right off the bat, or as Bill even stated, harder to make a mistake with.

Thanks you both for the videos.
 
I didn't see Nick's vid, but I do it just about the same as Bill does. Old school I guess.

Nick, put yours back up, Damn man! :)
 
Nathan-
Maybe Nick will be nice enough to give me videographer lessons?
 
I really appreciate how Nick and others demonstrate their craft.

I feel when they do we say thank you or nothing at all.

They are not putting it up for critic from others.

It is kinda like going to a BBQ and the host has been working for hours and he gives you a steak and in return you tell him he did not cook it the way you cook it :)

The good thing is everyone is able to start their own thread and share how they do it.

We really do appreciate everyone contributing.
 
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Nathan the Machinist said:
I'm glad to have accomplished makers putting quality content on this forum. Even if one of them can't video particularly good... :D
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...now, let's see if we can keep them from being chased off!!! ; )


Well done, guys. We need more QUALITY input in this area, and both of these makers are providing it.
 
Good stuff. I like Nick's meticulous approach but I think if I did it his way, the pin would upstage the knife!

My way is more like Bill's... only longer, sloppier and more dangerous to the material and user. I would have finished that workday in the hospital getting mother-of-pearl shards out of my eye.;)

In all seriousness, with the look I normally shoot for, leaving the domed pin with a multi-dimpled peened finish is perfect. I will use the heck out of the masking tape tip, nick!
 
Me, I don't know much about anything, but Nick's attention to detail is much appreciated and very easy to follow. Bill's contribution another method needing hard earned skills I'd wager? The difference in the two work benches was the first thing I noticed. Two ends of the spectrum. Good stuff for sure.
Dozier
(South La, boiling crawfish to celebrate the Holiday)
 
My shop is completely trashed right now. It's past due for an overhaul and cleaning. Very soon we will be doing just that, plus reorganizing for added space and efficiency.
Lately I have been too busy to think about cleaning. After next month we hope to tackle the shop.
My work is 90% folders-either repair/restoiration or making customs, so efficient peening is a learned skill.
 
Great thread. I learned from both of these guys' vids, I will chalk Nick's vids up on the long list of useful stuff I've learned from him!
Bill's workbench looks a LOT like mine...
 
Just wanted to say thanks again.
Finaly had some quiet time to pour a large coffee and watch thes vids.
Thank you for sharing your knolledge, Nick, it gives a lot of inspiration
 
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