Installing the Pins

The balance rail pins need to protrude 7/8” [22.2mm] above the surface of the balance rail. The back rail pins need to protrude 1” [25.4mm] above the surface of the back rail. Make 2 small hardwood blocks 7/8” [22.2mm] high and 1” [25.4mm] high, with square sides. Tap the pins into the balance rail using the 7/8” [22.2mm] block as a height guide. Do the same on the back rail with the 1” [25.4mm] block. Use the sides of the blocks to check for square. Tap any pins that are out of square by placing a small block of wood next to the pin and tapping it with a hammer in the needed direction.