Thread: hi from cameron in new zealand

Hi all, just joined have been using straights ffor a few years now and have a collection of 23 razors mostly t r cadman bengalls a few vintage dorkos but also have a vintage sanssouci with worked spine that is in pristine condition but broken scale does any one know of any restorers in nz or oz?

Originally Posted by w8indq

Hi all, just joined have been using straights ffor a few years now and have a collection of 23 razors mostly t r cadman bengalls a few vintage dorkos but also have a vintage sanssouci with worked spine that is in pristine condition but broken scale does any one know of any restorers in nz or oz?

Whats up fella!!!
welcome! Sounds like you have a case of RAD. You'll fit in just nicely here! As for your scale problem, someone will be by to give you a restorers name im sure.

Thanks man. I was thinking i might try to restore it myselfbut not sure what materials to use and finding 1/16 rod and washers in nz is impossible

G'Day w8indq and welcome to SRP.
Go to your local signwriter and ask if he has any acrylic in his rubbish bin.
Pick the colour you like and go to it with a coping saw and sandpaper - the instructions are in the WIKI (library) or in the workshop forum sticky.
In no time at all you'll have a set of scales that you can be proud of.
Try your local hobby shop for 1/16 rod or welding shop for TIG filler rod (I use tobin bronze).
I can't help with washers in NZ, however, if you want to join us for the catch-up in Brisbane on the 21st, you'll get some there.

Thanks i think i found some washers and rod at a model shop. Decided to try scales with swamp kauri polishes to that beautiful golden glass look will post pics in the gallery with progress. Got carried away this arvo and de-scaled 6 of my razors haha

Hi Cameron, welcome aboard! I'm usually in NZ (overseas at the moment) - happy to help out when I return. Enjoy the forum!

Kia Ora & Welcome to SRP.
There's a couple of sellers for washers in the USA, microfasteners.com is one that jumps to mind. I found them to be cheaper than buying locally in OZ.
I've used recycled Kauri in the past for scales so know what you're talking about . So easy to work with too. Look forward to see your work.