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    Same old story. Got a razor from whipped dog a couple years ago and have been hooked ever since! Its time to stop lurking on this forum and actually contribute. I really enjoy the history behind vintage blades-- I am not so much one of those people that chases the "perfect shave." I hone and restore vintage razors from the bay, albeit certainly not as well as others on this forum. I am a student, so somewhat limited on my tools and funds. Here are some razors in my retinue, most revived with hand-carved scales (yes, just a pocket knife). Wade and Butchers, Frederick Reynolds, J.A. Henckels, Case, Clauss, Friedr.

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    Welcome, good to have you here. You have some nice blades there and have done well cleaning them up! Also, I admire what you have accomplished as far as scales with just a pocket knife for tools. The scales appear to be thin enough from what I can see, a lot of times people make them too thick and chunky when starting out. These here have a nice look.

    Should we consider loosing the nuts and bolts and replacing them with proper pins and collars? That would really look nice IMHO and the tools needed to do it are not expensive or complicated. This could be a good "next step" for you.

    Have a look here if that is something you are considering Un-pinning and re-pinning a razor - Shave Library

    Have fun and enjoy the forum!
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    Thanks!

    I have considered doing "proper" pinning jobs, but I guess there is a part of me that wants to control the pressure between the scales and the blade, I don't want to accidently crack them... its also nice to be able to switch things around without much risk. They aren't that much of an eyesore to me yet-- but maybe I'll go buy some pinning rod and washers to give it a try. Thanks for the link.


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    Hi and welcome aboard. You can practice pinning with popsicle sticks till comfortable with it. As long as you go light and slowly it is pretty easy to get right
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    Welcome Aboard.!!
    Good looking work. I to used to use the nut/ bolt, in the beginning. But a certain mentor encouraged me to start pinning properly, some time back.
    I primarily make scales from wood, myself. Haven't split one from peening yet. You can get them so tight they won't move, but I want to be able to use it. So don't be afraid, you'll thank us, and yourself, later.

    PS. Making of scales can done with no power tools. But I choose to cut them out with a scroll saw, instead of by hand with a coping saw. The thinning and shaping is done by hand and sand paper.
    Tons of info in the workshop, and YouTube, and a bunch of guys here willing to help you along the way. Its great fun, and helps center your concentration. A state of Zen.!!
    One of my very first, nut and bolt jobs.

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    Welcome to SRP!!

    As you can see, a lot of great folks and info here, check out the library. You can get lost in there
    Great job on the scales, and a nice collection you have there.
    Enjoy and have fun!!
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    You can get small bolts and washers from Microfasterners.

    HBB0012 - 0-80 x 3/4 - Hex Head Machine Screws - Brass - Micro Fasteners

    HNB0080 - 0-80 - Hex Nuts - Brass - Micro Fasteners

    These might be more visually appealing than what you have available.
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    Hello and welcome to SRP.
    You've got some very nice razors.
    Look forward to seeing your contributions here.
    Enjoy your time here on the forum.

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    Hello, welcome to SRP. Nice looking razors--it looks like you did a terrific job. I like the handmade look of the scales, but agree that they should be pinned properly.
    Richard

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    Welcome to SRP. Good looking razors you are showing. The only thing I can add is the fact that you are in gssixgun's state. He is near Sandpoint and it would behoove you to get to know him and visit him to see the works as far as equipment needed, information to be mined about all things razors and I'm sure he would even feed you some of his desirous chili. As a bonus, Gracie might even make an appearance. Let me put emphasis on info to be garnered from Glen. He has been in this maddening area of ours for years and if something has happened and figured out then he was either there when it happened or he did it himself.
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