Not the reamer?!?!

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Maelstrom78

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I'm almost ready for scale assembly on a few of my first blades. I've got some 1/8 pin stock. What I need is a 2 degree( from what I read here) reamer. The couple I found on amazon got so so reviews and I'd rather buy a quality reamer for my pins. What would the hive mind of blade forums recommend?

Thank you in advance.
 
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Usaknifemaker sells one. Good quality. Also go to a local fastenal and get one there.
 
If you are going to be using a tapered reamer on handle materials I strongly suggest you go with a reverse spiral. A standard spiral will grab into your material and if it cannot spin it out of your hand because you were smart enough to clamp it, will bury itself in the material and ruin it. A reverse spiral is tame enough to be able to hand hold delicate materials on the drill press table and not have any problems. I believe the one I use with 1/8" pins is a 2/0.

Bob
 
I'm still very new at this but I use a #30 drill for 1/8 pin stock rather than reaming. Most of the guys I know also use #30 drills and no one has any issues with gaps. I hope this helps or simplifies your search.
 
Looks like there is a Fastenal store pretty close to my house. I'm sure I will come out of there with an armload of stuff:) I'll grab the #30 bit, maybe some carbide bits, gloves etc.
 
#30 bit is what I use.
I also like to use a #29 bit on the steel because it is just a bit bigger than the #30, but that isn't necessary.

Other common bits are #11 for 3/16" holes and a F bit for 1/4" holes.
 
Generic hand held reamer (not turned too much, nor backward in steel) and for smaller things, this is another application for that pile of dull drill bits! Take one to the grinder and give it a taper.
 
Jarrett Fleming said:
#30 bit is what I use.
I also like to use a #29 bit on the steel because it is just a bit bigger than the #30, but that isn't necessary.

Other common bits are #11 for 3/16" holes and a F bit for 1/4" holes.
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I'm guessing we learned that trick at the same place. Made my life much easier and probably saved some handles. I use the other bits the same as you mentioned. .223 rifle brass bore brush to clean the inside of the 1/4" tubes.
 
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