Which stainless for slipjoint liners/bolsters/pins?

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Brian.Evans

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I feel like an idiot. I know I just read it somewhere, but I can't figure out where and my Google fu is off today apparently. Which stainless will blend with which so I can use them for liners/bolsters/pins? I'm trying to get away from nickel silver on my slipjoints.
 
410 liners .040. 416 bolsters and pin stock.

Stan
 
Don Hanson III said:
He's talking about just using the 316L pins in jig bone or stag. It's better for spinning. You'll want to use 416 pins with 416 bolsters.
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I was more meaning is there going to be a big color difference between 316L in the handle and 416 bolsters? I guess not likely enough to make a difference, or guys wouldn't do it, huh?


What head spinner works the best?
 
Brian.Evans said:
I was more meaning is there going to be a big color difference between 316L in the handle and 416 bolsters? I guess not likely enough to make a difference, or guys wouldn't do it, huh?


What head spinner works the best?
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You will see the pin in the bolster if different grades of stainless are used. That's why I said 416 pins for 416 bolsters.

I use a old spinner I got from one of the suppliers many years ago. They are easy to make from old drill bits though.
 
Thanks Don. I just wanted to make sure. I'm placing an order now.

Could you explain how to make one from an old drill bit? I can do hand peened pins no problem, but I'm a little shaky on spun pins.
 
Brian.Evans said:
Thanks Don. I just wanted to make sure. I'm placing an order now.

Could you explain how to make one from an old drill bit? I can do hand peened pins no problem, but I'm a little shaky on spun pins.
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Just chuck up a carbide 1/8" ball end-mill in your drill press. Put the non fluted end of a 3/16-1/4" drill bit vertical in the vice. Drill a hole to a depth of about 1/2 the diameter of the end-mill. Make two of these and grind a taper around the hole, like sharpening a pencil. Now when you use this, put one in the vice and the other in the drill press chuck and start spinning pins. Add a little grease to the pin heads.
 
Exactly what Don said above. For smaller pins think "nail set", a tool very similar looking works well.
Ken.
 
This should give you an idea. The little one laying crosswise was bought and is double ended. It does'nt work
as well as the ones I made. I also make them of wood and put simichrome on them instead of grease- helps with
the pin polishing. Ken.
 
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