Added some eyes to my Kampilan

Dimasalang · 24th November 2009, 06:58 PM

^^^
Thanks!
I found the brass pins at Michaels(arts and craft store). They are the pins for small picture frames or jewelry box hinges. I thought they would be too small, but for $1.50 it didn't hurt to test them out. When I lined them up, the diameter and length were perfect...seemed like these were the exact same size pins that were originally used. Id say the pins looked to be a about 1/4 inch long(I'll have to measure them later). They went in to the hole about half way and it took little effort to hit them in, not lose in anyway, they are in there snug and very tight. I was at Walmart the other day, and saw the same hinge and pins there also...so you can check your nearest Walmart also. lol

If anybody else wants some pesos dated 1913, let me know. I bought a set of 8 just so I can pick out the best one(they weren't too expensive anyway). I don't think I need the others for anything else.

Robert · 24th November 2009, 07:17 PM

Dimasalang,
Great job !! Those coins really make a difference in how it looks.

I can't wait to see it when you get the guard pieces in place. Iron rods you should be able to pick up at any place that makes wrought iron gates or window covers. Brass rods should be able to be picked up at just about any welding supply store. If you use brass be sure to bend it cold.

Robert

Atlantia · 24th November 2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Dimasalang,
Great job !! Those coins really make a difference in how it looks.

I can't wait to see it when you get the guard pieces in place. Iron rods you should be able to pick up at any place that makes wrought iron gates or window covers. Brass rods should be able to be picked up at just about any welding supply store. If you use brass be sure to bend it cold.

Robert

Good tips!

Or you can cannibalise something if you want. Old tools are a good source or raw materials. Get to a car-bootsale or two. Garden fork or pitchfork. The rod that runs down the side of a long pruner.

24th November 2009, 06:58 PM	#1
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	^^^ Thanks! I found the brass pins at Michaels(arts and craft store). They are the pins for small picture frames or jewelry box hinges. I thought they would be too small, but for $1.50 it didn't hurt to test them out. When I lined them up, the diameter and length were perfect...seemed like these were the exact same size pins that were originally used. Id say the pins looked to be a about 1/4 inch long(I'll have to measure them later). They went in to the hole about half way and it took little effort to hit them in, not lose in anyway, they are in there snug and very tight. I was at Walmart the other day, and saw the same hinge and pins there also...so you can check your nearest Walmart also. lol If anybody else wants some pesos dated 1913, let me know. I bought a set of 8 just so I can pick out the best one(they weren't too expensive anyway). I don't think I need the others for anything else.

24th November 2009, 07:17 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Dimasalang, Great job !! Those coins really make a difference in how it looks. I can't wait to see it when you get the guard pieces in place. Iron rods you should be able to pick up at any place that makes wrought iron gates or window covers. Brass rods should be able to be picked up at just about any welding supply store. If you use brass be sure to bend it cold. Robert