Pivot pins for slim folders or balis?

[Ang_Panday]

Anyone know were to get pivot pins for slim folders or balis? I wanted to make a slim bali ( 10mm thick handle ) but the pivot pins I have available has a barrel lenght of 11 to 12 mm. I was thinking of trimming the barrel, but I do not know if it is a nice idea

 

[Don Hanson III]

I always cut my pivots shorter. I make thin folders and all the pivots are too long.

 

[Ang_Panday]

I always cut my pivots shorter. I make thin folders and all the pivots are too long.

How do you cut them

 

[Don Hanson III]

I just grind the excess off with my belt grinder.

 

[Ang_Panday]

I just grind the excess off with my belt grinder.

Thanks, for the info Don :thumbup: