Trouble finding brass pins for boxes, etc...

Tom, you might want to check places in your area that supply metal workers. Most places carry Brass rod of every diameter, then you just cut it to length with a hack saw…Hope this helps…

-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Tom,

You can begin by checking my most recent project. I modified a brass machine screw to make the hinge for that lid.

When looking for a brass pin to use like you, I had a lot of trouble. You may check out McMaster-Carr or Grainger and search for brass rod. You can buy all kinds of things at both of those sites.

Hope this helps. If you find something better, please post it.

-- James - What's your excuse this time??

JantzSupply.com

-- You can't control the wind, but you can trim your sails

Ive been buying nickel and brass rods at “northcoast knive”. been good company to deal with so far.

-- Randy, Fla http://www.kelleyscabinetsupply.com

look for escutcheon pins on Google.

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Wow JantzSupply rocks!!

-- James - What's your excuse this time??

http://www.mcmaster.com/#brass-pins/=3la5kc

Their delivery time can’t be beat, I have had stuff delivered the next day when ordered in the afternoon.

Steve.

Tinker Go to your local welding supply most sell by the #

Larry

-- lcurrent ( It's not a mistake till you run out of wood )

My local ACE Hardware has a pretty good selection of brass rod and tubing.

-- Leon -- Houston, TX - " I create all my own designs and it looks like it "