Looking for advice: 0.081 brass rod

[Werkzeug]

Hey all. Haven't been around for a while. Hope you're doing well.

I'm finally ready to try my first SAK mod. Haven't been able to get ahold of any 2.25mm brass rod, so I'm wondering if I should go with the 0.081 inch variety (2.2mm is 0.086 inches) and use it for the centre pins.

Have others used this diameter with success, or would I be better off using the 2.5mm and sanding it down?

Thanks in advance!

[jaya_man]

Haven’t tried using 2mm pins on any of my 91mm and 84mm builds... it might not withstand the tension from the backspring and tools...

I normally sand down 2.5mm pins


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[lister]

I have the same problem at the moment. The advice I was given was to get 3/32 inch rods and sand them down. They are a bit closer than 2.5 mm ones. 

[Don Pablo]

I have the same problem at the moment. The advice I was given was to get 3/32 inch rods and sand them down. They are a bit closer than 2.5 mm ones.

I have done the same.
Sanding down 2.5mm is possible too, just takes longer(and more patience.  )

Worst of all was sanding 1/8 down to 2.5mm, I still get upset when I remember it.  DO NOT TRY 

Nowadays, I sand 3/32 down until it fits the 2.2mm holes, and use 2.5mm for the 2.5mm holes, which is bliss.

[lister]

I have the same problem at the moment. The advice I was given was to get 3/32 inch rods and sand them down. They are a bit closer than 2.5 mm ones.

I have done the same.
Sanding down 2.5mm is possible too, just takes longer(and more patience.  )

Worst of all was sanding 1/8 down to 2.5mm, I still get upset when I remember it.  DO NOT TRY 

Nowadays, I sand 3/32 down until it fits the 2.2mm holes, and use 2.5mm for the 2.5mm holes, which is bliss.

I know, I was quoting your advice... 

[Don Pablo]

I have the same problem at the moment. The advice I was given was to get 3/32 inch rods and sand them down. They are a bit closer than 2.5 mm ones.

I have done the same.
Sanding down 2.5mm is possible too, just takes longer(and more patience.  )

Worst of all was sanding 1/8 down to 2.5mm, I still get upset when I remember it.  DO NOT TRY 

Nowadays, I sand 3/32 down until it fits the 2.2mm holes, and use 2.5mm for the 2.5mm holes, which is bliss.

I know, I was quoting your advice... 

This feels very recursive/circular. 

[Werkzeug]

Okay, many thanks! I've ordered some 3/32 to sand down.

[Don Pablo]

 
My technique is to put a piece of rod in a drill, and spinning moderately fast while filing. With some sandpaper to smooth the surface afterwards(while still spinning).

Experiment, and find out what works for you.