Burke and James 5x7

[Jon Shiu]

The pins I have are called "1x16 Brass Escutcheon PINS". They just look like brass nails.

Jon

[Mainecoonmaniac]

Thanks John. I Googled them and they look like they're used for upholstery. I'm going to look into them.

[2F/2F]

There should be eight total. The pins often go missing or get pushed into the wood.

[Whiteymorange]

On cameras missing pins I have found that a couple of small brads not cut, but inserted into the holes after the back is in place assures me that the pins will not jump out while I'm pushing in a holder.

[Mainecoonmaniac]

On cameras missing pins I have found that a couple of small brads not cut, but inserted into the holes after the back is in place assures me that the pins will not jump out while I'm pushing in a holder.

So is it better to drill a pilot hole slightly smaller before driving in the brads or just tap the brads in with a hammer without drilling the holes?

[SMBooth]

I would think there is already holes were the pins came out. You could then fill those holes with a plastic filler, let it dry an drill a hole slightly bigger and then use epoxy glue to fix brad into place.
But yes I would drill a pilot hole first to stop the wood splitting

[Jon Shiu]

Thanks John. I Googled them and they look like they're used for upholstery. I'm going to look into them.

I can mail you some if you want.

Jon

[Mainecoonmaniac]

Hey John. That's very generous of you! My girl friend has some.
Best.

Don