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    I removed the scales from my DePew to polish and clean the blade. The forst pin came out no problem. The scale snapped when tapping out the second.
    The blade looks awesome.
    My question is; will it take down the value if I make custom scales? They were just plain bakelite. Should I try to find original scales?

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    De Pew scales were horn I think. Can be fixed! Some pics?

    If Bakelite, Those are irreparable, IMO.

    If the blade is good, might search for proper scales with a bad blade.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    De Pew scales were horn I think. Can be fixed! Some pics?

    If Bakelite, Those are irreparable, IMO.

    If the blade is good, might search for proper scales with a bad blade.
    Looks like bakelite to me.

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    Yup. Or hard rubber. Old brown stuff, A shame!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mars72 View Post
    Looks like bakelite to me.

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    Polishing up nice

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    Sometimes, enough is enough and should be left as it is because bad stuff happens! So sad!

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    A neat blade. Some replacement hard-rubber on the broken-side.
    could be.
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    Looks like you can't fix them. If you have a set from an old razor shorten them from the pivot end. That will keep them chubby.
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    Yes I believe originals are horn, mine is horn for sure with lead wedge.
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