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Spinning a Pin and Thickness of Slackner
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:41 am
by survivor711
I have my first trapper put together for a kit and trying to determine how to Spin the Middle Pin. I have looked at it long enough and need help cause it doesn't appear like I can figure it out. I have a couple of books but all I see are homemade shafts for spinning and no instructions how to make one.
Also how thick should the slackner be?
I really appreciate any help! Thanks, Survivor711
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:21 am
by Ringmaster
Hi Survivor,
You can make a head spinner out of a punch, with a small round needle file. You'll need a punch the same size as your pin, of course - just file a groove thru the end of the punch.
I use an old junky feeler gauge for my slackener. I start out with .015". Then, if the blades are loose, just change to .010" and give it a couple of taps.
I'm not a "pro", but I've done a few. Muskrat Man can probably give you a more detailed instruction.
G'luck,
JR
Re: Spinning a Pin and Thickness of Slackner
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:15 am
by survivor711
Whow I watched and gave up. Thanks for the information. I did finally find one at Janske.
Re: Spinning a Pin and Thickness of Slackner
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:08 pm
by muskrat man
you can also peen the pin carefully with a lightweight ball peen hammer, making spinners is kinda complicated, or at least i've found it to be, I have a spinner made by Tom (Camco) and it works excellent. As far as slackeners go I use a feeler guage as well. I start with .009 and if there is play I use a .006 or .007 I like things to be nice and tight on my knives but still work smoothly, I hate slop. I used aviation snips to cut a notch in the end of the feeler guage so it would slide in around the pivot pin.
Re: Spinning a Pin and Thickness of Slackner
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:18 pm
by orvet
JR & MM covered it pretty well.
I make spinners out of set screws,
Dale
Re: Spinning a Pin and Thickness of Slackner
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:46 pm
by Darksev
Being as I learned from the guys here, My slackener set is also a feeler guage, with notches cut in them to fit around the pin. I usually start at .010 and move down as needed. It depends on the knife. No spinning for me, I peen! Make sure you show us the finished product!
Re: Spinning a Pin and Thickness of Slackner
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:27 am
by Diligence
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... =37&t=6844
all you want to know about pin spinners and more. I've made quite a few for myself....the best ones for 3/32" pins are made out of hex drive bolts, as they already have a nice cup in the bottom. The set screws work great for the 1/16" pins.
J