SAK Mod Newb, brass rod?

[Metropolicity]

Hey guys.


I need some brass rod for modding SAKs but have NO idea what size and quantity they come in.


Any one know/can sell some to me?

I am also up for a trade, got lots!

[Syph007]

Here's a primer for you

58mm
-all pins 1/16th inch

84mm
-all pins 2.2mm.

91mm
- 2 pins 2.2 mm
- 2 pins 2.5 mm

93mm (alox)
- middle pin 2.5 mm
- 2 pins 3.0 mm

1/16th inch, easily found online or hobby stores

2.2 mm Only available from UK or non north american sources

2.5 mm K&S Engineering makes it. 
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-K-S-Round-Brass-Rod-2-5mm-Diameter-4-9864-NIB-/390796957998?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5afd50592e

3.0 mm K&S Engineering makes it. 
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-K-S-Round-Brass-Rod-3mm-Diameter-3-9865-NIB-/291105389330?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item43c73bbb12


If you're modding the common plastic SAKs, the 2.2 mm pins are for the center 2 which are less critical than the end ones.  I would just sand down some 2.5mm.  You could also hit up one of our euro breathren to hook you up with some 2.2mm from across the pond.

Cheers

[detron]

Here's a primer for you

58mm
-all pins 1/16th inch

84mm
-all pins 2.2mm.

91mm
- 2 pins 2.2 mm
- 2 pins 2.5 mm

93mm (alox)
- middle pin 2.5 mm
- 2 pins 3.0 mm

1/16th inch, easily found online or hobby stores

2.2 mm Only available from UK or non north american sources

2.5 mm K&S Engineering makes it. 
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-K-S-Round-Brass-Rod-2-5mm-Diameter-4-9864-NIB-/390796957998?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5afd50592e

3.0 mm K&S Engineering makes it. 
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-K-S-Round-Brass-Rod-3mm-Diameter-3-9865-NIB-/291105389330?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item43c73bbb12


If you're modding the common plastic SAKs, the 2.2 mm pins are for the center 2 which are less critical than the end ones.  I would just sand down some 2.5mm.  You could also hit up one of our euro breathren to hook you up with some 2.2mm from across the pond.

Cheers

I also appreciate your little chart here! 

[enki_ck]

50ft-trad has/had most of the sizes available so try PMing him if you need the smaller sizes.

[detron]

would it be easier to sand down 3/32" brass rod than the 2.5mm?  3/32" is only .181249 mm larger than the 2.2mm

[Syph007]

would it be easier to sand down 3/32" brass rod than the 2.5mm?  3/32" is only .181249 mm larger than the 2.2mm

Oh good point ya.  I just was meaning if you only buy 2.5mm you can use it for both, but ya 3/32 would be faster for sure. 

I wonder if it would work unmodified since the tolerance on those pins is pretty large.

[MadPlumbarian]

Interesting, thanks for the info! JR

[GigaHz]

would it be easier to sand down 3/32" brass rod than the 2.5mm?  3/32" is only .181249 mm larger than the 2.2mm

Oh good point ya.  I just was meaning if you only buy 2.5mm you can use it for both, but ya 3/32 would be faster for sure. 

I wonder if it would work unmodified since the tolerance on those pins is pretty large.

Nope tried it. Too big, but it did sand down nice.

[fabregas485]

If you do need a UK post along, I am happy to help Metro. You done me favours in the past so its about time I paid them back (if you do need to order from the UK)

[Metropolicity]

If you do need a UK post along, I am happy to help Metro. You done me favours in the past so its about time I paid them back (if you do need to order from the UK)

It would seem I need both sizes at some point but I neglectful to know who to buy it from.


There is always a way, hack on!