I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?

In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.

BrianSiano wrote:
I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?

In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.

McMaster-Carr for sure online; any local metal supplier or machine shop
should have no problem

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"BrianSiano" wrote in message ...
I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?

In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.

Take a look at Lee Valley.

The "shelf supports with the flattened ends are marked as "economy"

I believe these are what you are seeking:

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/pa...648,43649&ap=1

P D Q

"BrianSiano" wrote in message
...
: I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
: They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
: which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
: more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
: stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
: like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?
:
: In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
: as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
: the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.

A good hardware store should have 1/4" rod of various metals. Buy one
and make your own pins.
Art

BrianSiano wrote:
I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?

In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.


First thought is brass rod and cut your own.

Second thought is to google a little deeper.
I was just looking for shelf pins and can swear I saw straight 1/4"
brass pins with no flattened end.


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On 8/9/2009 1:02 PM -MIKE- spake thus:

BrianSiano wrote:

I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?

In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.

First thought is brass rod and cut your own.

First, second and third thought; why would you even try to buy some
ready-made, unless you needed like a thousand of them? Cutting and
finishing, even with only a hacksaw and file, is an absolute no-brainer.


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BrianSiano writes:
I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?

In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.

brass drill rod and a hacksaw.

scott

BrianSiano wrote:
I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?

In case you're wondering, the project is a set of barrister bookcases
as described in a book of bookcase designs. The doors have channels in
the sides, and they ride on these pins. Very neat design.

I just finished making a batch of those in stainless steel.

Enco - http://www.use-enco.com - part 505-3714 is a 1/4" x 72" alloy 360
brass rod and sells for US$11.95 each. Cut 'em slightly overlength and
polish to exact size with a grinder.

If you're near salt water, they have 'em in alloy 464 naval brass
(resists corrosion better) for US$13.95

HTH

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DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
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"PDQ" wrote in
:

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/pa...at=3,43648,436
49&ap=1

Those could actually be removed for finishing, and they're certainly cheep
enough.

"Artemus" wrote in news:kTFfm.1292$nh2.1154
@nwrddc02.gnilink.net:


A good hardware store should have 1/4" rod of various metals. Buy one
and make your own pins.
Art


If you're making your own, Harbor Freight carries a mini chop saw that
would make the job easy. It's about $30, and the blades are $3.33333333
each. I use mine all the time for model railroading stuff. It's no
problem cutting through .100" Nickel-Silver rail.

Puckdropper
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reason why all trees have to be grounded..." -- Bored Borg on
rec.woodworking

To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm

On 8/9/2009 11:16 PM Puckdropper spake thus:

"Artemus" wrote in news:kTFfm.1292$nh2.1154
@nwrddc02.gnilink.net:

A good hardware store should have 1/4" rod of various metals. Buy one
and make your own pins.

If you're making your own, Harbor Freight carries a mini chop saw that
would make the job easy. It's about $30, and the blades are $3.33333333
each. I use mine all the time for model railroading stuff. It's no
problem cutting through .100" Nickel-Silver rail.

This one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42307


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"David Nebenzahl" wrote in message
.com...
On 8/9/2009 11:16 PM Puckdropper spake thus:

"Artemus" wrote in news:kTFfm.1292$nh2.1154
@nwrddc02.gnilink.net:

A good hardware store should have 1/4" rod of various metals. Buy one
and make your own pins.

If you're making your own, Harbor Freight carries a mini chop saw that
would make the job easy. It's about $30, and the blades are $3.33333333
each. I use mine all the time for model railroading stuff. It's no
problem cutting through .100" Nickel-Silver rail.

This one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42307

If I'm not too lazy to change a blade, I use the bandsaw. If it's only for a
few, I use a hacksaw. For when I'm really lazy, I chuck it up in the
drillpress and use a hacksaw. In any case, I chuck it up in the drillpress
to smooth and bevel the ends and clean it up with a file.

David Nebenzahl wrote in
.com:

On 8/9/2009 11:16 PM Puckdropper spake thus:


If you're making your own, Harbor Freight carries a mini chop saw
that would make the job easy. It's about $30, and the blades are
$3.33333333 each. I use mine all the time for model railroading
stuff. It's no problem cutting through .100" Nickel-Silver rail.

This one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42307


Yep.

On Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:30:41 -0700, David Nebenzahl
wrote:

On 8/9/2009 11:16 PM Puckdropper spake thus:

"Artemus" wrote in news:kTFfm.1292$nh2.1154
@nwrddc02.gnilink.net:

A good hardware store should have 1/4" rod of various metals. Buy one
and make your own pins.

If you're making your own, Harbor Freight carries a mini chop saw that
would make the job easy. It's about $30, and the blades are $3.33333333
each. I use mine all the time for model railroading stuff. It's no
problem cutting through .100" Nickel-Silver rail.

This one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42307

Nice! What does it use for "blades"? Are they easily changed? I
could use that for cutting threaded rod. I use a Dremel now, but the
results aren't great.

krw wrote in
:

On Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:30:41 -0700, David Nebenzahl
wrote:

On 8/9/2009 11:16 PM Puckdropper spake thus:

If you're making your own, Harbor Freight carries a mini chop saw
that would make the job easy. It's about $30, and the blades are
$3.33333333 each. I use mine all the time for model railroading
stuff. It's no problem cutting through .100" Nickel-Silver rail.

This one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42307

Nice! What does it use for "blades"? Are they easily changed? I
could use that for cutting threaded rod. I use a Dremel now, but the
results aren't great.


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42805

They're 2" circular saw blades. To change them, simply slide the guard
off and remove the phillips head screw. Swap the blades out and
reinstall. It takes less than 10 minutes, including time to find a
Phillips screwdriver. (Why are prybar screwdrivers all I can find when I
need a real screwdriver?)

Puckdropper
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reason why all trees have to be grounded..." -- Bored Borg on
rec.woodworking

To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm

Toilet tank float rod..
Jerry


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Thanks to all. I wound up buying a 1/4" steel rod, and did a routine
where I bevelled the tip with a grinder and cut it off at 3/4". They
worked great, and other than worrying about sparks igniting sawdust,
I'll use that method for the final project.


On Aug 9, 3:49*pm, dpb wrote:
BrianSianowrote:
I'm working on a project that requires short 1/4" diameter metal pins.
They'd be similar to shelf pins, but without that flattened end on
which the shelf rests. Basically, short 1/4" diameter cylinders, no
more than a half inch to three-quarters of an inch in length, brass or
stainless steel. None of the big supply stores seem to carry anything
like these. Any suppliers who can provide these?
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