Thread: Ellicottville in ivory

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

They look fantastic,Just a question tho,why did you use such large washers on Ivory scales

Thanks, Bill! As to the collars: Because of several factors. I had to totally unpin the scales as I needed, in order to thin the wedges out to keep the blades riding high. Otherwise, the heels would poke from under! Collarless peening back together would not match the blades, IMO, as they came with collars originally. (The scales are from 9/16 blades) Then, there is the 'safety factor' of running Babur's reinforced collars thru the ivory and peening tightly to the spacers/tang. Makes them ever so much tighter without beating on the old ivory. I like them to be tight and shave well, and can get them closing center better. In the case of authentic restoration, Yes! Ivory is usually pinned collarless. In this case, had to do collars! !
Then....there is the 'if it works, do it' thing! Basically substituting celluloid with ivory. Kindof like how you butt old ivory against acrylics! It works!