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    Default 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
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    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.

    It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
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    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.

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    Before I re-scaled them, all My Palmeras were made like that,the Thrust washers were also cast in,cost effective.
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Cangooner View Post
    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 think I remember some member doing it once, brb, digging through some posts.
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    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

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    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
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    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
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