You might like using a practice hockey puck to support delicate work while driving out pins. When I had a clock restoration business I used hockey pucks all the time, poke holes wherever you need them, when one gets too chewed up on both sides toss it and grab a new one. Under $2 each. Very firm yet resilient bench block you don't have to care about. I keep a few near the drill press and mills in my shop, and a couple in the toolbox. Think I learned this one from the gunsmithing guys, might have been from one of my jeweler friends. Thanks for the videos, take care!

INCREDIBLE video Chris! I am about to make a few Barlow knives from Schatt & Morgan parts that I've purchased and I'm trying to learn about all of these details. I need to learn how to make backspacers. I have the liners and the bolsters are already attached so getting the proper shape won't be too hard but hand fittment like you've done is going to be essential. Thank you! I am excited to pour through your other videos and check out your beautiful knives. Especially since we share the same awesome last name.

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing this.

Nice work!

Thanks, that was great to see

Hi Chris did u relief the liners on that knife or brass bushing or both tx Shawn

I like the idea and the theory is all good but in practice I think the method we use in aircraft rivet removal works best, as in using a very small air powered pistol type drill , start a small bit anywhere close to center and actually angle the drill to steer the hole, its a lot easier said than done but ive put in stainless pins in knives and took them out again 3 times (don't ask:)) without ever damaging the bolsters, very informative videos by the way, i make a small few knives myself, conlonknives .com

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