Thread: Stropping with Loose Pin

Originally Posted by fritz

Installing a new pin is not nearly as dangerous to the scales as removing the old pin, especially one that's bent.

That is the problem. It is either the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. Sure is a heartbreaker when you think you've got it and you hear that crack.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I've seen a forum member into restoring do as Glen described with a large serving spoon. The spoon was big enough that he let the weight of the spoon do the work. I use a 3oz riveting hammer on a small hobbyist's anvil.

Hit it a couple of licks and see how it is. You don't want to overdo it so proceed slowly. Once it is as tight as you want it check and see if it opens and closes on center. If it is not closing on center hit the opposite side of the pin and that will usually bring it around. At least IME.

So let me see if I have this right. If your looking at the scales and the blade from the end (heel of the scales) where the wedge is. And the blade is closer to the left side of the scale, then you should tap the right side of the pivot to bring it around?? I read somewhere that you hit the same side that the blade is closer to. Maybe I'm wrong so please let me know.
Thanks,
BillW

Originally Posted by turbine712

So let me see if I have this right. If your looking at the scales and the blade from the end (heel of the scales) where the wedge is. And the blade is closer to the left side of the scale, then you should tap the right side of the pivot to bring it around?? I read somewhere that you hit the same side that the blade is closer to. Maybe I'm wrong so please let me know.
Thanks,
BillW

WHOA !!!!!

Lets wait a half a tick there

The pivot only controls a very limited amount of side to side play, first the wedge end is the Toe the pivot is the Heel...

If look put the tail of the razor on your nose and move it away until you can focus, the only thing the pivot can control is if the scales are uneven as in one is higher then the other...If the scales are of even height then you are done adjusting with the pivot....

Let's leave this part of the thread where it is here and I will open a new thread on how to adjust the pivot end of the scales for movement of the blade when I get home and can take some pics....

I know that Seraphim and Spazola have this info tucked away too, so if either one of them has time now they can open a new thread or link to the instructions on how things move....

Ok sounds good. I got my teminology mixed up. A new thread about adjusting the blade would be great.
Thanks

The reason why I thought I had a bent pin is exactly what glen is mentioning. At the pivot hole one scale is higher than the other one.

Originally Posted by fatpanda

The reason why I thought I had a bent pin is exactly what glen is mentioning. At the pivot hole one scale is higher than the other one.

It may very well be a bent pin. OTOH, I have more than one brand spanky new TI that came with the scales uneven at the top. Matter of fact on another forum in the review section there are others who complain about the sloppy TI workmanship over the same issue.

So it may very well be a bent pin but it may also be a case of a razor made at quiting time on Friday .... or worse,,, first thing Monday morning. If it is a vintage razor it is probably a bent pin. Back in the old days I think the quality control was better.

Spazola opened a new thread about moving blades around


http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...centering.html

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Unless you are really really experienced at it using a blade with loose pins will get you a cut strop at some point. I've come close to doing it myself and I hate loose pins too. Either tighten the pins or repin them.

As far as the missus not liking the use of the kitchen utensils for that job heck after she uses the Wustoff knives to pry things with she wouldn't dare say a word to me.

Kev

I stropped with a loose pin yesterday and made my strop cry

For me, loose pins are bad news. I tighten them. See the Wiki.