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08-07-2014, 11:55 AM #1
Need new scales
ARGHHHH!!!
This mornings shave was to be a 7/8 Aust with a new Kent brush and ToB Eton cream. I had just finished honing a Henckels 472 in yellow Friodur scales I picked up and decided to test shave that razor as well. I wrapped the 472 in an alcohol soaked towel while I stopped the Aust. When I went to pull the Henckels from the towel the scales snapped at the pin. Both sides, clean break at the same time.
I am not a happy shaver today L"The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas." -Linus Pauling
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08-07-2014, 12:17 PM #2
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Thanked: 18Wow bad break there ! Excuse my ignorance but why did you wrap it in an alcohol soaked towel ?
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08-07-2014, 12:32 PM #3
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Thanked: 3228Yea, I wonder if the alcohol soak made the scales brittle enough to snap like that.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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08-07-2014, 12:32 PM #4
After honing I always rinse the blade, dry it then soak a washcloth in rubbing alcohol and wrap it around the razor (not the scales) with the scales open to disinfect it. I usually leave it for 5 to 10 minutes the carefully open then towel and pull the razor out holding the scales and pinching the blade to wipe as I go. No force is used. I have done the with every razor I have honed. This morning the scales just popped. I had honed it in two sessions, stropped it last night and this morning I need to make or buy some scales. Sad
"The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas." -Linus Pauling
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08-07-2014, 12:50 PM #5
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Thanked: 5Need new scales
eBay seller:21far21 does beautiful work making scales. From cedar to exotic woods. He is a good guy, fair and a fast shipper. From the great state of Texas.
There are several makers on eBay.
Making them yourself is not as hard as you may think. There is a great guide in the library .Last edited by Hthomas; 08-07-2014 at 12:53 PM. Reason: gramar
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08-07-2014, 02:08 PM #6
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Thanked: 3228If you picked up the razor and pinched the two scales together that might cause them to snap at the hinge pin if they were brittle.
You could always post a Want to Buy in the classified section especially if you are looking for original scales.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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08-07-2014, 04:14 PM #7
If it's a 7/8, I have a set of curly bubinga w/ a red g10 wedge, and a set of purple heart w/ a jade g10 wedge that will fit. If interested, PM me. You can see the pics of the buginga on my profile, the purpleheart is the same design as well.
Mastering implies there is nothing more for you to learn of something... I prefer proficient enough to not totally screw it up.