I didn't know they did this: wedgless antique scales.

I bought an old WB off eBay and it had broken horn scales. I cut the pins in it thinking that I might save the double shouldered domed washers and in taking a closer look I realized there was no wedge. The scales had been cut at the end to form a wedge without additional material.

How common is this? Anyone use this method on new scales?

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It was relatively commond back in the days, from what I have seen mostly on horn scales.

I haven't tried it yet myself, but I can't seen no reason why not. I'm sure someone have tried :)

I'm glad you mentioned this as I was thinking of trying it on the next set of horn scales I make just to do something a little different. Curious to see if anyone has experiences/tips to share.

I have a Worcester razor that has exactly the same thing. A half wedge 'moulded' onto each scale half and then pressed together meeting in the middle.

Before I re-scaled them, all My Palmeras were made like that,the Thrust washers were also cast in,cost effective.

I have done it once. Not impossible, go easy on shaping when you get close. Go to far and you might as well start making a wedge :<0)

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Still a little dirty from polishing sorry.

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Originally Posted by Cangooner

I'm glad you mentioned this as I was thinking of trying it on the next set of horn scales I make just to do something a little different. Curious to see if anyone has experiences/tips to share.

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I think I remember some member doing it once, brb, digging through some posts.

Didn't find the post I had in mind but here are two other examples.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...less-horn.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...rn-scales.html

Edit:

I found the thread I was thinking about, it's drool worthy from the start but it gets interesting at post #8

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...2-general.html

Here's another I just took apart but slightly different; the "wedge" part of the scales is only on the one side.

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The scales are in great shape, I didn't damage them during removal. I find them.... nice but kitschy. Does anyone want them?

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I have a couple of blades like this 1 is a 5/8 W&B
The other is a 4/8