Thread: Ornate Bullseye collars,Cats Eye Collars,wedges, washers, etc

What do you think of these ?....He has some interesting stuff.
Bulls Eye Collars for Wade Butcher or Any Large Razor Stainless Steel | eBay

They are great looking, but rather expensive to me since I am cheap. I can't really say they are expensive since I am assuming he makes them himself and that takes time. Time is money. I would love a lathe to make my own, but I need more space and money for that. I have been tempted to get some though.

I believe he used to be a member here, not sure what happened. I have yet to hear anything about the quality of any of his offerings.

The problem with some of those washers (I'm assuming they're solid, because that's how I've tried making them before) is that they don't conform the the scale. The old ones were thin stamped brass and bent to form to the curve in the scales, and these tend to stick out a bit.

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

The problem with some of those washers (I'm assuming they're solid, because that's how I've tried making them before) is that they don't conform the the scale. The old ones were thin stamped brass and bent to form to the curve in the scales, and these tend to stick out a bit.

It would be a bit of a pain, but you could countersink the scale and let those beefy things sit flat.

I'm surprised he can make and sell 'em for what he does. That has got to be a PITA on a lathe. Maybe he has a CNC set up.

He is a great guy and all he sells is quality stuff,first rate.
I make my own so it is pretty simple to do
If you new of a shop that has an automatic screw machine you could easily crank out 2000 an hr.

I was tempted to buy washers and pins from him until I found a place to get 100s of each for 1/3 the price. Of course those are not fancy like these. Then I also found another very interesting place. If I got into selling custom washers or wanted my own designs.
I would start here >>>----> Stampings Emailer - Specialty Washers

Then again I have not requested a quote for anything yet.

The other problem with stainless or even carbon steel washers that are milled from a solid block is weight.

They'll monkey with the balance of the blade, especially if it's one done with a lead washer. The original stamped washers were very lightweight. Rather than 'flimsy', they were a considered part of the function of the razor. Two of these steel washers are likely double the weight of most lead wedges, which means more stress on everything.