Thread: Another first.

Thanks to both of you for your posts. Very informative. I'm off to check Harbour Freight after I finish typing this.....

I'm going to need to find a 1/16" rod and washers. The scales on the Torrey are a fantastic red, and the scales on the Shumate are basic black, but both are in impeccable condition. I'd like to re-pin the existing scales if i can.

Thanks,
Maxi

Originally Posted by Maxi

Thanks to both of you for your posts. Very informative. I'm off to check Harbour Freight after I finish typing this.....

I'm going to need to find a 1/16" rod and washers. The scales on the Torrey are a fantastic red, and the scales on the Shumate are basic black, but both are in impeccable condition. I'd like to re-pin the existing scales if i can.

Thanks,
Maxi

Can you work around "re-pinning"? I think re-pinning takes it to a whole new level of pain...I only say that because I have ruined many a good scale re-pinning.....If you are limited on resources you may want to see if you can leave the pins in and work around them? Specially if the scales are in good shape..

Get some metal polish(maas, fitz,etc..) and try that first.

Turtle Wax premium rubbing compound works well too, it will remove light scratches.

If these dont work, then i would bust out the wet/dry sandpaper.

I'm with Slarti - try metal polish first, with the scales intact. It's not a restoration if the razor's in good condition - it's a kick in the pants if/when you crack perfectly good scales for no reason. I'm really not sure why you would think it "needs new pins" either. If they're snug, then they work just fine - if not, gently tap them with a tablespoon until they are snug. If you want to shine them up a bit, use some metal polish and a Q-tip or at worst some 2K wet/dry sandpaper.

I was going on the notion that if i had to remove the scales to sand and pollish the entire blade/tang, etc. then I would need to reassemble the razor. However, if the metal pollish works, and I'll try that first....then I'm saving myself some work.

Thanks,