I received a Zhen Nakiri kit from Woodcraft as a gift. Bought a set of Padauk scales and also have a 5/32 bit and countersink for the rivets that come with the kit.
Question, Do I use the rivets in the kit, just epoxy the scales or use pins? I do have 5/32 brass pinstock on the way. The pictures of most of these kits on Woodcraft show the scales epoxied on. Some comment bout the rivets being ' a bit daunting to get right'
The holes in the tang seem to be 5/32 but the rivets are slightly smaller. If I decide to go with pins, I would need to either enlarge the holes in the tang or reduce the size of the pins.
I tend to overthink things A LOT. Constructive advise is welcomed.
Thanks.
Question, Do I use the rivets in the kit, just epoxy the scales or use pins? I do have 5/32 brass pinstock on the way. The pictures of most of these kits on Woodcraft show the scales epoxied on. Some comment bout the rivets being ' a bit daunting to get right'
The holes in the tang seem to be 5/32 but the rivets are slightly smaller. If I decide to go with pins, I would need to either enlarge the holes in the tang or reduce the size of the pins.
I tend to overthink things A LOT. Constructive advise is welcomed.
Thanks.
