Thread: finally got the razor...

will do. by the way, i sent you a pm.

Originally Posted by cyrano138

i'm not sure how i would even get the old scales off. they're not fastened with screws, they look more like they are held together by rivets, but i can't see any means of removing them without simply pulling apart the two ends, hoping i don't break something, and then hoping i can get them back together. maybe since it's a more basic razor it wasn't made to be taken apart?

There are excellent instructions of how to remove pins in this thread. I took my time and it worked perfectly.

Originally Posted by garythepenman

David,

I've been known to make the odd set of scales and I live just across the pond in NZ.

Gary

Hey Gary, I sent you a PM for more details

i'm going to wait and see if i don't ruin the damn blade first, but if not, i'd like to send it someone and have some sturdier scales put on (i don't have a drill press). who should i speak to? i should say as well, i don't care if they're hand made scales--i'm not into fancy stuff. i just want the strongest scales i can find for a reasonable price. i'd hate to ruin the blade on this dovo by distorting the plastic and closing the blade into them.

Just to go back to your original comment about the razor not being very sharp so you weren't worried about cutting yourself, the fact is your most likely to do damage to yourself with a dull blade than a sharp one believe it or not.

that's great news because it was pretty dull and i didn't have any problems.
: )

I'm with thebigspender. Your first objective is to cause yourself NO harm (including razor rash) and then get a great shave. A dullish blade will cause problems for you as will an overhoned edge.

It may very well be most important to keep your pressure perfectly even along the hone at all points on the edge (which is why I advocate the 'rolling hone' method'). Gradually letting up from about 2lbs (1kg) of pressure to nearly none at the end of the pyramid, remaining even throughout, and you should eventually achieve a great edge.

As for scales, I like your thinking.

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