Otto cleanup

I've been looking for this Otto for a while now and took a chance on this one. Overall in good shape, but some hazyness and rough surfaces in the scales.
There was also a small crack near the pivot end, but not connected to the pin.
I started with polish but went to 1500 grit to try to get the hazyness out. For areas that I worked for a while I can see good results, so I'll have to keep working the rest of it.
I used thin CA on the small crack and built up the void, then sanded down. You can still see the line but at least it won't catch on anything now.
I did very light adjustment on the pin to tighten it up, but I see the scale right underneath turning lighter color, so I'm scared to go any further :( That loose pivot bothers me!
Anywho, nothing fancy here but just thought if share.
Before:
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In work-
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Nice razor, I’d tighten it up and if it cracks… there’s a guy in Orange who is a wiz at removing the bolsters and inlay that I’m sure would help you re-scale it.

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Originally Posted by Euclid440

Nice razor, I’d tighten it up and if it cracks… there’s a guy in Orange who is a wiz at removing the bolsters and inlay that I’m sure would help you re-scale it.

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Thanks. Yeah I think he could do it alright :)
It's nerve racking though!

Would make a great hands on weekend mini meet project.

The scales on it are beutiful!

I'm drooling, been wanting an OD Hans for a long time. Good work!

Thanks everyone. And thanks to 10pups and wolfpack for pushing me to fix that loose pin, with 10pups himself on the hammer too!

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Gorgeous razor and nice restore. I have one I just recently redid and another that I am trying to find a blade for.