Thread: is there a DIY way of changing the scales on a razor?

Originally Posted by Geezer

Category:Repair & Restoration - Straight Razor Place Library

Originally Posted by bouschie

I honed a gold dollar like yours for someone. The pivot pin was either bent or something. The scales did not met properly. If you looked from the side one was higher than the other. Your problem may be solved by just repining the pivot end. It is easier and cheaper than changing the scales.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Sounds like you have a blade centering problem, sometimes this can be fixed with adjusting the pins, Blade Centering - Straight Razor Place Library

Just realize we are talking about a Gold Dollar razor, then it could be many different things bad geometry, pins blade etc.

All of these answers are excellent answers but like Martin said, it could be many different things. Hopefully it is just off center a bit, it can be the scales, blade, pins or all! Start with the simplest thing first & go from there. Take it apart & look to see if the pivot pin is bent, if so, that is more than likely the problem. If not, lay the blade on a level surface & check both sides, it might be slightly bent. Do the same with the scales as one or both could be warped. Once you find your problem, you will get better at this kind of thing in time & it will make you feel better that you fixed the problem.