Finger rest mounting

[hanknc]

I have an ebony finger rest to mount on an A5 style mandolin. Does anybody know where to order the spring steel pins that are recommended to mount same?

Thanks!

[Doug Edwards]

I seen where some just use finishing nails. I use the posts from steel pop rivets. They are like 3mm.

[mandroid]

Small plain steel nails with the head off is what has been used in past. [20s]
stainless is a bit more modern , and would be less prone to rust.
not that , hidden, #a tiny amount of rust detracts from function.
'spring steel' is a heat treatment procedure done to carbon steel.

[hanknc]

Thanks!

[Paul Hostetter]

Head on:

http://www.lutherie.net/gibson.guard.2937.JPG

Head off:

http://www.lutherie.net/gibson.guard.2935.JPG

[hanknc]

Thanks, Paul, I think I know what to do, now.