Originally Posted by
Euclid440
No, belt sander!
Heat is a blade killer, just takes a second, literally.
A 1k diamond plate or 1k stone will reshape it just fine, and more importantly safely. You can buy a $30 1k /600 diamond file, that make this kind of work a snap and gives way better control. With a diamond file you can work with the edge up and remove just enough material and see exactly what you are doing.
Draw an arc with a sharpie and large coin or washer, so that you remove the least amount of steel. WD40 removes ink if you want to make a correction. Or a $30 CNTG 1k/400 diamond plate, or a 1k stone. The plate can be used to lap stones.
The scales may be saved with CA or epoxy, clean well first especially the joint. Sand smooth with 600 grit when dry. Save all the sanding dust and use as filler with CA or epoxy.
Glue together on a piece of waxed paper and flat surface, hold them together glue with CA and spray a kicker. Then build up a layer on inside and outside, with CA or epoxy with sanding dust, fill the hole and re-drill. Save all the sanding dust and use as filler with CA or epoxy.
CA is easier and quicker to work with.
The pivot hole is a non- issue and most probably has been like that since new. It will pin just fine, with just a 1/16th inch pin.
Take your time, do not rush and you can learn a lot from these kinds of repairs. As long as the steel is good you can make shavers from these kinds of projects.
Buy up all the cheap razors you can find and experiment with repairs and honing.
Horn is very forgiving, easy to work and finishes well with just sandpaper and any good metal polish.