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    when a blade needs to be guided into the scales or risk slicing into the scales, is that generally a problem with the pin? Would a "repinning" fix it, or are there multiple factors that need to be looked at?
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    In many cases tapping the pin on the side opposite where it tends to hit, or come close, will adjust the closure towards center. Not always, but some of the time.
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    Factors that can cause a razor to close off center could be a bent pin, warped scales, warped blade or a combination of the three.

    a bent pin would probably have to be replaced,
    warped scales can be hydrated (horn), heated and adjusted (celluliiod, plactic, horn)
    a warped blade..... can look nice in a display or have custom scales made to accomodate the blade
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    Thanks guys. I may be sending it in for a pro hone soon; I'll have them check it out. For now, I'm getting ok shaves with it. I'll try the tap trick Jimmy
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    You should watch a couple of videos on that. I cannot emphasize enough on how light those taps need to be. It is very easy to break a scale if you are a little over zealous. Lots of little taps is far better.
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    By 'many very light taps' we mean if you tap your thumb nail and it hurts you are tapping too hard...............

    A neighbor who was watching me re-pin a razor asked "Why don't you give it a couple good hard whacks and be done with it instead of all those little baby taps?" I just laughed and explained to him the proper procedure.
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    I dropped an old Bengall on carpet and it bent the pin. No amount of light, or heavy blows will straighten it out. What a pain.

    OTOH, I have realigned several pieces with just a few light taps.

    Get a small hammer. I use a 4 ounce ball peen.
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    To ensure you don't "whack" it don't use a hammer. A tablespoon is all you should need.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    To ensure you don't "whack" it don't use a hammer. A tablespoon is all you should need.
    There used to be a member lived about 30 miles from me who restored/honed razors. I watched him use a tablespoon, the rounded bottom, to tighten a loose pivot pin. Many light taps, and the curve of the bottom of the spoon making a miscue unlikely. Worked really well.
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    As above, a tablespoon will serve you well,you go overboard bad things can occur
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