Thread: found in grandfather's garage!

I cleaned em up a bit. Now to research and get bids from restoration services thanks again everyone

Guys, i just got some bad news... I heard that the scales on the dubl duck have literally shrunk a little bit over time, and now theyre too small to fit the blade...

EDIT: should i get the blade shortened just enough to fit? I'm talking to a guy that says he can do that plus restore and hone for me for a reasonable cost. That would maintain the overall sentimental value for the razor and i think that sounds like a better option than getting new scales

If it were my razor, I would opt for new scales over having the blade shortened. Just my $0.02.

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

If it were my razor, I would opt for new scales over having the blade shortened. Just my $0.02.

Even if that meant the loss of some of the nostalgic/sentimenal quality?

I really like the Texas box most! It ROCKS!

Originally Posted by jordan460

Even if that meant the loss of some of the nostalgic/sentimenal quality?

In the long run, yes, barring sentimental value, the blade is what matters, scales are inexpensive and easily replaced. Shortening a blade requires ALOT more work. Jordan, this is just my opinion, they're your razors, so it's ultimately your decision. Whatever you decide, post photos of the restored razors.



Edit: Are you handy in the shop? You could always try making scales for the restored & honed blades, that would definitely give the razor more sentimental value. Take a look around the "The Workshop" forum and get some ideas and gain some knowledge from the gentlemen here.

Originally Posted by jordan460

Even if that meant the loss of some of the nostalgic/sentimenal quality?

For what it's worth I agree with ReardenSteel on this one. Shortening the blade is a step that you can never take back. It will change the feel of the razor and if not done carefully could conceivably damage its temper or cause chips/cracks, rendering it pretty much useless as a shaver. Mind you, that's if things go badly wrong in the process. It could go perfectly well.

You can remove the scales without further damaging them, and keep them if you like. Another thing to consider is the possibility of cell rot. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but for some reason I *think* those clear satinedge scales are pretty prone to cell rot. (that's when the cellulose in the scales breaks down and releases chemicals that are very damaging and corrosive to the blade) It doesn't look like that's an issue for you now, but you should be aware that it may well be down the road. So if you were to shorten the blade to fit those scales, you may find yourself one day having to replace the scales anyway.

So it is ultimately your decision, and we can only offer advice in the hope that it will help you make the right decision for you which is ultimately what matters!

Good luck

I have a really great plan for the dubl ducks... I'll let you all know when it comes through, itll be a sweet surprise my grandpa is going to be thrilled

looking forward to see what you have done with it !!!

Let me put this to you straight out... Who ever suggested that you shorten the blade to fit the scales is NOT SOMEBODY YOU WANT for restoration of your razors!
Those scales are celluloid. They have a high likelihood of breaking down and causing what is known as cell rot. While not every set of scales will destroy the blade when they go south, it IS a possibility. I cant imagine anybody in out member services would suggest shortening steel over replacing failing celluloid. Of course, I could be wrong.

If the scales are breaking down, that grease may have been the only thing that saved the blade. At the very least I would remove the scales and place them in a sealed ziplock with a piece of scrap steel to see if it causes it to rust before considering keeping them on such a fine piece of steel.