Quote Originally Posted by khaos View Post
I was wondering how much it would cost to rescale and possibly hone a razor on the cheap. I would be able to send wood with the razor if that would make it any cheaper. What is the cheapest rescaling material typically? If send your own wood is an option I was thinking curly maple (flamed maple) or purple heart maybe...
Nothing fancy, just I am playing with the idea of buying ebay razors with good blades and having them rescaled bare bones- cheapest decent pins, cheapest decent scales...

Khaos,

I always say you get what you pay for. If you're looking for the cheap you'll get the cheap. Instead of buying several razors and then have them rescaled by you or someone else I would start and invest in one good razor and invest into a nice rescale with whatever material you love. Build up your collection of razors one at a time with funds you set aside for that purpose.

It doesn't matter if it's a cheaper wood, plastic... it still takes the same amount to make them.

There's no such thing as cheaper brass pins, washers, spacers either.

The idea of sending your own scale material would be an option but you'll have to send the right measurements so the person can cut out the correct sized scales and you'll be basically paying what the person charges for his labor.

You'll have to decide for yourself what your main priorities are. Have several great razors but with cheap, so so finished scaled or just a few great razors but with beautiful looking scales that have a A+ finish.

Just my 02 cents.