To peen or not to peen?

Diligence, I spin them after the handle is finished, that way anything goes wrong goes wrong goes wrong, then it is easier to get them off. For the buckskinner look I just go ahead and peen on the spun rivets. Much easier, and less stressfull on your materials!

Ted
 
Vaquero57...

Trade knives...Like Rhinoknives said...

Some styles call for peened
pins, traditional pinning can be a decoration as well as a functional part of the knife...

Threading the pins lightly is a good trick...I always rough up the pin stock with sandpaper...

Silent...

Pinning on Stag or antler is easy because the handle material is so tough!

Pinning on Ivory is asking for trouble IMO and should be done very carefully...Think how many old ivory handled knives you have seen with cracks emminating from the pins...Carefully counter sink your scales and peen lightly! (or prefinish your pins and don't peen at all...)

As to the wood pins or doweling...This works great! We have some new knives comming out with this detail...Strong and easy to put together...Try the grooved dowels made for furniture use...Lots of room for glue and they compress slightly when assembled and help hold your handles on while they set-up...

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There is alot of info here. I will have to print this page off for future reference. I like the idea of spinning. For now though like I said I am gonna concentrate on getting several knives made with epoxied pins. I am a firm believer in mastering one thing before you jump into another. It can only lead to more frustration if done otherwise. Indian George said he reems the underside of each slab out in the holes to allow for a little epoxy space. I am gonna take it one step further; thread and drill , then flip over and counter drill the next size up. Same effect as reaming I just think it will be a little easier. Vaquero57
 
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