got too many razors that need work

7 that need new scales and another 9 that just dont want to be as sharp as i want them
yes i had a shave ready razor for reference but it had a not so nice meeting with the floor

it seems like its gonna be quite a bit of work even if i just want "plain" wood scales and a honing job
My goal was the cheapest option but seems like good honing is still a while away from mee

So what honer/restorer should i pick for the job?
US or Europe really dont matter as postage is my smallest consern
(unless ofc any nordic members have started offering there service)

Check out the classifieds, there are plenty of us there. Good luck and have fun!

too many choises!

seems i found the answer already

I was looking in the classifieds, couldn't tell where anyone was from. Even arranged listing by zip code(but they weren't shown to know where they were from).

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I was looking in the classifieds, couldn't tell where anyone was from. Even arranged listing by zip code(but they weren't shown to know where they were from).

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When in doubt, PM and ask.

Yeah I've been looking to get some cheapo scales made too, but have no clue what that should run. On one end we've got that guy making custom high impact acrylics for $100+, and on the other there's the Dovo crappy plastics available for $12. I don't even know what a fair price for some cheap wood ones would be, which has got me putting it off, and considering just cutting myself some ugly plexi ones.

Plastic clipboards make good scales, and they are cheap. Or you can buy razors with trashed blades but good scales, if you know what you're looking for.

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When in doubt, PM and ask.

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I concur...

PM these folks and they will give it to you straight up. Ask detailed questions in a PM & base your decisions on the answers. :gl:

Maybe you should sell a couple of those razors that are a bit run of the mill and have Maximilian rework one of the nicer ones for you. I would rather have one of his pieces than sixteen non functional scrapers.;)

I've used Rayman recently. Ray has great service and sticky sharp honing. He also apparently has a broad selection of scale options. He gets my recommendation for sure.

oh i think i found my choise in the first answer
still working out the details

i know theres a lot of great options here and thats some of the reason i asked ;)

if you are planning to make traditional looking scales by yourself, you should check if there's any knifemakers or handicraft shops around, as they usually sell horn or horn plates as well as bones too. Reindeer and moose bones and horns are used to make knife handles here.

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if you are planning to make traditional looking scales by yourself, you should check if there's any knifemakers or handicraft shops around, as they usually sell horn or horn plates as well as bones too. Reindeer and moose bones and horns are used to make knife handles here.

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im found of wood myself, but the peening seems to be the biggest issue.
Maybe it is that i didnt get the right kind of pinning material, or maybe i just dont have the touch for delicate work(tried 99% silver tread)
I will probably find some decent scale material on a local market event, but thats not happening till fall

I've used for pinning copper nails and brass wire (sold in RC stores). Very easy material to work with. You have to heat brass until its goes red; it softens and then it is very easy to work with.

[QUOTE=blockhead;515624]Maybe you should sell a couple of those razors that are a bit run of the mill

not a bad idea exept that shipping dont make selling from Norway werry good buisness

There are few members in Norway already who might be willing to hone some of your razors. Maybe ask them.
I could do also, but it is always cheaper and easier to get it done there. Honing and sharpening is not a rocket science, so why not do it by yourself?

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There are few members in Norway already who might be willing to hone some of your razors. Maybe ask them.
I could do also, but it is always cheaper and easier to get it done there. Honing and sharpening is not a rocket science, so why not do it by yourself?

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true there are members close by theres atleas 3 i could reach after work.
The amount of work i require is probably cheaper shipping it out of the country, as return shipping atleast would be about the same.
But ofcourse if one of the ones close to me would be willing to do one to get me by while i wait, i wouldnt argue

doing it myself hmm ive been trying a while 1 i dont have the equipment yet 2 i use too much pressure 3 i cant seem to get them evenly sharp

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not a bad idea exept that shipping dont make selling from Norway werry good buisness

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Good point.