Quote Originally Posted by ncraigtrn View Post
Now fast forward to when someone told me on this very thread that the scales on my imp were celluloid showing signs of decomposition. Now we can all understand why I'm rescaling my imp
Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
Well, if your Imp was like this, You would HAVE to do SOMETHING!
On the positive side, the shrinking bakelite does not seem to gas, as in the DD's. It does not seem to cause the same pitting and corrosion on the blade.


The Monkey Wrench:


Just double checked because I hate to give wrong info...

I have only restored maybe 20 Red Imps over the last 7 years, the set of scales that I happen to have from some of those Restores in the shop still, are without a doubt Celluloid,,, NO question..

Were some Red Bakelite, perhaps they were, was there distinct evidence of Off gassing on some of the restores ??? Yes without a doubt..


Are there any Absolutes in this hobby ??? Very few


Take the scales and rub them with a cotton rag and a bit of polish then rub again if the smell is slightly acrid then they are Bakelite it there is a distinct Camphor smell they are Celluloid.. You could also light them off (Safely) if you don't need them any longer, Celluloid is near explosive when it burns...


Your tests, on your razor will determine what your scales are made of...