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I was wondering if a lead free silver plumbing solder like the one in the picture would be any good as an alternative to steel or nickel silver for pin stock. I like to peen my pins in place and was thinking this would be a lot easier to peen than the mild steel rod I was using and more readily available than nickel silver. Thoughts?
One other question... Is it really necessary to make the holes in the tang much bigger than the pin stock for peening? Even on the handles I've taken apart, I've never seen the pin stock expand in the middle, only flare out on the very ends from peening. Maybe it's different for bolsters but...I've only ever made the holes in the tang slip-fit the pin stock...just slightly smaller to pass though. I haven't had any problems so just kinda curious about it. Thanks.
One other question... Is it really necessary to make the holes in the tang much bigger than the pin stock for peening? Even on the handles I've taken apart, I've never seen the pin stock expand in the middle, only flare out on the very ends from peening. Maybe it's different for bolsters but...I've only ever made the holes in the tang slip-fit the pin stock...just slightly smaller to pass though. I haven't had any problems so just kinda curious about it. Thanks.