Help With Pins For Bracelet

[rogart63]

I have an Omega bracelet where the pins are worn . Actually have two bracelets but am going to see if i can build up one in ok condition . So in the need for some new pins . They are 1,2 mm i diameter and has to be stainless steel . As hard as possible about 23 mm long . Have no idea where to start looking . My english is not as good a you my friends in here . So help where i should search for . Prefer Ebay or something like it . 

[rogart63]

Old pin and the bracelet . All links have links that can be removed . The new one should be glued in place with a dab of red loctite . 

[MortenS]

Tjena,

 

It can be hard to find. But it is easier if you have a reference number on your Omega bracelet.

 

But an easy fix is to buy a 1,2mm steel rod and cut them in the correct length by yourself.

http://www.gliders.uk.com/Steel-wirerod-Bar/products/58/

 

 

Morten

Edited March 11, 2015 by MortenS

[rogart63]

Tjena,

 

It can be hard to find. But it is easier if you have a reference number on your Omega bracelet.

 

But an easy fix is to buy a 1,2mm steel rod and cut them in the correct length by yourself.

http://www.gliders.uk.com/Steel-wirerod-Bar/products/58/

 

 

Morten

Thanks MortenS .I was thinking of buying a  steel rod and cutting up . Now i now what to lock for . Couldn't find the name for it in english . Stainless steel rod is what i look for in 1,2 mm diameter . 

[Geo]

Hi Rogart, is this any good to you? It's cheap as chips and is stainless steel. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-X-6-25-Stainless-Steel-Grip-Wires-Lead-Weight-Moulds-Sea-Fishing-DCA-/141558186628

Edited March 12, 2015 by Geo

[rogart63]

Looking good Geo. Only thing is. How hard is it? Have contacted two sellers on the bay. Both have 316L rod. But dont now if they have 1,2 mm. But you have on more thing i can search for 6,25"

Edited March 12, 2015 by rogart63

[rogart63]

How about this  :D  The rods are 1,2 mm

 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesale-4mm-ball-1-2mm-rod-6-24mm-length-316L-stainless-steel-body-piercing-jewelry-Eyebrow/492969447.html?

[Geo]

How about this  :D  The rods are 1,2 mm

 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesale-4mm-ball-1-2mm-rod-6-24mm-length-316L-stainless-steel-body-piercing-jewelry-Eyebrow/492969447.html?

I like it...........not a lot! :)

Even if the steel I suggested wasn't as hard as you would like, it will still take a lot of wearing to wear it out or even break it. The plus side is, you'll have enough to last several lifetimes!

[rogart63]

Found a perfect rod today .Was at the welding expert with an other thing today . Ask him if he had any 316 rods for tigwelding . He did and i think they are perfect . So far i have taken one of the bracelet apart .  Have sorted the best middle parts  in a box . Going to take the others bracelets apart tomorrow . Have done a little tool to hold the bracelet when i remove the old rods or sprints . Going to make a little tool to sand one of the ends flat . Just a plastic with a 1,2 mm hole in. will take a picture of it then .

Taken apart 

Saved middle parts that work for the refurbish bracelet

Old parts

Holder for bracelet

Driver for rod or sprints .

Edited March 12, 2015 by rogart63

[rogart63]

Lot of job puhh . Doesn't need to file them flat . The ends aren't flat . Loctite and a small notch in the ends .to hold them tight in the links . The welding rod is actually  tighter than the old parts .

 

The welding rod 316L material 

[Geo]

You're doing a great job Rogart, I look forward to seeing the finished item.

[bobm12]

Great job Rogart. How did you do the "non-detachable" links?

 

Cheers,

 

Bob