Thread: Duplicating Scales

Hi Guys!

Well I posted about my relatives grandfathers razor here:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ery-razor.html

As you will see I’m 99.9% sure that the scales are celluloid and will eventually break down and ruin the blade! Hopefully the tail is coated in Bakelite and it could remain.

While I agree that the scales are not original (there is a factory pin at the toe and a hand made pin at the pivot) is there anyone out there who would make new replica scales out of a more stable plastic??

I’ve seen the posts about doing it but I’d hate to attempt to do it for the very first time on a set of heritage scales!!!

They are in ‘perfect’ condition and should mold and replicate very nicely!!

Before going forward my cousin is consulting with other family members and was wondering if I could give him an estimate of what it would cost to make replica scales in as close to original color would be.

Any offers, references or any other kind of help would be very much appreciated!!!

Thanks!



Roy