Thread: Question on pins

Just finished a new set of scales and was wondering if it's necessary to peen the wedge. It's glued up nice and nearly finished, seems to be secure. Just think there are too
many possibility of things to go wrong by continuing.. Should I peen it or would leaving it as is be considered bad form.

Yes,you should peen the wedge IMO

If you drop the razor and it falls on the scales, changes are it will come loose at the wedge. Opening and closing a razor does bring flex in your scales eventually resulting in your wedge coming loose. Unless the wooden scales were made out of one piece I would suggest you peen it.

I'm sure it can be done with the right adhesives, but I couldn't tell you what would work. If you're unsure, you should pin it.

I guess it depends on how long you want the wedge to stay tight. Adhesives lose their strength over time, and some can fall apart all together.

I would recommend pinning if you want the razor to last.

Not much of a debate on this. I went ahead and peened it.
Thanks for all the advise.

There is actually a good amount of stress on the scales from the flexing when opening and closing. Better safe than sorry I would just pin it. By the way nice marblewood scales.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

There is actually a good amount of stress on the scales from the flexing when opening and closing. Better safe than sorry I would just pin it. By the way nice marblewood scales.

Thanks. Just looking to find a razor that will work with them.

Originally Posted by BWP1474

Thanks. Just looking to find a razor that will work with them.

Great looking scales - show us a picture when you find the razor that fits !