Thread: Where do you buy parts and/or tools to restore razors?

Just got into staight razor shaving recently. I am considering restoring razors I get off ebay and places like that. Will anyone let me know where to buy scale material, pins and whatever else is needed? I appreciate any help. If I do restore some razors I'll post pictures so you guys can laugh.


Jack

Good spot to start is the sticky in the Restoration Forum

Originally Posted by MattCB

Good spot to start is the sticky in the Restoration Forum

Thanks Matt. I just glanced through the contents and it looks like everything I need will be in that one spot. Very cool.

Jack

Glad to help. I'm playing around with a razor mysrlf. Just picked up some acrylic for scales.

Originally Posted by jackknifeh

Just got into staight razor shaving recently. I am considering restoring razors I get off ebay and places like that. Will anyone let me know where to buy scale material, pins and whatever else is needed? I appreciate any help. If I do restore some razors I'll post pictures so you guys can laugh.


Jack

If anyone laughs they're simply remembering their first project. My first attempt is STILL sitting in a drawer so I can make myself feel better anytime I get stuck on one. It actually looks worse than when I got it... Later ones look much better I think.

The responses above (and to come) are a good start for sure. As far as materials and tools - welcome to the life! There are at least 30 online places I've used as well as Wallyworld, local hardware and hobby shops, flea markets, guys here, and your own stashes that you may not yet realize have uses. Much to my wife's chagrin I don't throw anything out that may possibly be used in a creative way on a razor. Almost tossed some spare mortar the other day but then though - maybe - I can make some mortar scales and cover them in CA.... ...but then I'm probably more insane than most.