Editing Adjustable Pins aka Microfasteners

Adjustable pins, also known as Microfasteners, are a way to replace traditional pins on a razor. The material required can be obtained from [http://www.microfasteners.com/ Microfasteners]. The original article was posted by [https://straightrazorpalace.com/members/philadelph.html Philadelph].<ref>https://straightrazorpalace.com/workshop/15896-requested-adjustable-pins.html</ref>

== Required Material ==
[[Image:Microfasteners Philadelph DSCF0007.jpg|thumb|200px|Microfasteners in action]]
* Machine Screws, brass hex head, size 0-80 x 1/2" (I might use a longer size next time- some huge blades take up a lot of width, but 1/2" is suitable for most)
* Nuts, Brass Hex nuts, size 0-80 "scale" (the hex head on these is basically the same as with the screws, the non-scale heads are bigger)
* Washers, flat washers brass, size #0 wide (that is my personal preference, but the non-wide would also work)

== Assembly ==

The tools to adjust the little hex heads are also available from [http://microfasteners.com] but only if you call... and man they work great. You can really tighten them up well if you use 2. So when you put em together (however you want) just screw the nut on the end of the screw, cut any extra length, (I then sand the ends), unscrew the nut to make sure all threads are in line, then just screw it back on!

== 3/4" screws ==

I did get the 3/4" screws, just in case. Also a lot easier to get everything threaded if you are replacing only the pivot pin. I used the washers as thrust washers, and the filigree is from a bead shop-- you flatten with smooth pliers, and drill the hole out to 1/16.<ref>https://straightrazorpalace.com/workshop/15896-requested-adjustable-pins.html#post153414</ref>

<gallery caption="3/4'' screws" widths="180px" heights="160px" perrow="2">
Image:Microfasteners Fritz 1.JPG | I filed down the clipped-off screw...
Image:Microfasteners Fritz 2.JPG | so now I need to do a little buffing to get the smooth finish back. 
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== Using epoxy to fill a pin hole ==

: ''Main article: [[Illustrated Guide to Sleeving an Oversized Pivot]]''

If the pin hole of the razor should be too wide, filling it with epoxy and then drilling through the epoxy might help.<ref>https://straightrazorpalace.com/workshop/15896-requested-adjustable-pins-2.html#post237888</ref>

[[Image:Microfasteners Fotoguru Epoxy in pin-hole.jpg|center|400px]]

== References ==

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