Brass rod stock

[JJ]

Hi guys, wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the mod section, but if I'm wrong I'm sure one of the moderators will adjust accordingly.
This is probably of more use to guys in the UK, but I'm sure others might be interested.
Just ordered some 2.2mm stock last night from a Mr. Jeremy Lewis at http://www.modelbrass.co.uk (more accurately from his Fleabay listing) and we got into a discussion about my use of the rod,  2.2mm being a somewhat less used diameter.
It would appear that Mr. Lewis has serviced members of this forum with his shiny rod on previous occasions, so it seemed fitting to mention that the actual diameter for the original Victorinox centre pins is 2.25mm.
Long story short, Mr. Lewis said that he's going to get in touch with his supplier in the hopes of appropriating some 2.25mm stock.
Hopefully this is of interest to some of you chaps and I shall keep you abreast of the situation as it progresses.
Almost forgot to mention; fantastic, personal service from Jeremy and my pin stock should be here come Monday morn.
JJ.

[dks]

It would appear that Mr. Lewis has serviced members of this forum with his shiny rod on previous occasions,

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Was that statement accidental?
or maybe I have a filthy mind 

[jrp316]

The extra .05mm is negligible, and would be taken up when peening takes place.

[Syph007]

Ya I wouldnt bother with trying to get exactly 2.25 mm.  You will not notice any difference in practice.

The 2.2 is used for the backtools which have a 2.5mm hole in them anyhow so they fit loose.  The other 2.2 pin doenst hold any tools just the springs from sliding out so it makes no difference at all. 

[Caranthanus]

Go for 2.25 ... after all is a matter of Swiss precision 

[decustomforge]

Good afternoon everyone! Plz speak me the thickness of the rod in the series Alox 93 mm, as 2.5 mm or 3 mm?

[archerwin]

from Syph007's post:

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

[TazzieRob]

Ya I wouldnt bother with trying to get exactly 2.25 mm.  You will not notice any difference in practice.

The 2.2 is used for the backtools which have a 2.5mm hole in them anyhow so they fit loose.  The other 2.2 pin doenst hold any tools just the springs from sliding out so it makes no difference at all. 

So what Syph is saying is, size doesn't matter, it's what you do with it that counts 

[sambeaux]

I don't mean to hijack, but I thought this question might interest the original poster. Can the brass pins be reused? If I wanted to start with a used Champion and remove a few layers, can I use the original pins and just cut them to length and re-peen them? Thanks.

Sam

[Syph007]

I don't mean to hijack, but I thought this question might interest the original poster. Can the brass pins be reused? If I wanted to start with a used Champion and remove a few layers, can I use the original pins and just cut them to length and re-peen them? Thanks.

Sam

Yes absolutely!  When I buy climbers and remove the scissors layer.  I reuse the original pins to reassemble them as spartans.

[pfrsantos]

It would appear that Mr. Lewis has serviced members of this forum with his shiny rod on previous occasions,

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Was that statement accidental?
or maybe I have a filthy mind 

+1...

Stop reading right there...

 

[sambeaux]

AWESOME!! Thank you!

I don't mean to hijack, but I thought this question might interest the original poster. Can the brass pins be reused? If I wanted to start with a used Champion and remove a few layers, can I use the original pins and just cut them to length and re-peen them? Thanks.

Sam

Yes absolutely!  When I buy climbers and remove the scissors layer.  I reuse the original pins to reassemble them as spartans.

[decustomforge]

from Syph007's post:

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

Thank you very!

[decustomforge]

Do you think if riveting rod so it will be reliable? And do I need to glue a wooden plate with epoxy glue?

[Little Tinker]

This is probably of more use to guys in the UK, but I'm sure others might be interested.
Just ordered some 2.2mm stock last night from a Mr. Jeremy Lewis at http://www.modelbrass.co.uk (more accurately from his Fleabay listing) and we got into a discussion about my use of the rod,  2.2mm being a somewhat less used diameter.

Quick thread resurrection to say I just ordered same from Jeremy as well, eBay ID motionquality (online shop seems to have closed).  Super speedy despatch of good quality looking rod very nicely packaged.

[Syph007]

This is probably of more use to guys in the UK, but I'm sure others might be interested.
Just ordered some 2.2mm stock last night from a Mr. Jeremy Lewis at http://www.modelbrass.co.uk (more accurately from his Fleabay listing) and we got into a discussion about my use of the rod,  2.2mm being a somewhat less used diameter.

Quick thread resurrection to say I just ordered same from Jeremy as well, eBay ID motionquality (online shop seems to have closed).  Super speedy despatch of good quality looking rod very nicely packaged.

Ya he mentioned awhile back that he wasn't keeping the website up but that you could still email him for orders.  I can't seem to find his email though.  Can someone else who has it post it again as its very hard to track down the 2.2 mm stock.