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11-07-2014, 05:22 PM #1Junior Member
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New depinning method?
First post here. I've received great info from this site and thought I'd give back! I'm not sure if it's been done/mentioned here before but I just had my first successful depinning of razor scales this morning and it was thanks to my wire strippers. It's one tool with a few options for removal, plus they are flush. I may have gotten lucky but my DD were not harmed in the process (scales and razor). If anyone can test continued viability I'd love to hear your results/thoughts.
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11-07-2014, 06:37 PM #2Senior Member
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Interesting idea. Might give it a try
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11-07-2014, 07:54 PM #3Senior Member
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Nope can't do it. Not after justifying to the swmbo that I NEEDED that new drill press to unpin scales......
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11-07-2014, 07:54 PM #4At this point in time...
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Haven't seen the Crimpers used but Flush Cutters have been discussed quite a bit especially after they are polished out
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11-07-2014, 08:05 PM #5Senior Member
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I like your logic.
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11-12-2014, 02:17 PM #6Senior Member
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It all comes down to the right technique for the right situation. With some of the newer razors where the pins sit high, especially on top of thick collars, this can work. If you are planning on saving the collars, especially old large-style, probably not. For collarless (i.e. most ivory and some horn) and even some collared razors, the pins expand into a cone when they are set, so really they need to be drilled.
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11-12-2014, 04:33 PM #7
For single washer pins, it is going to be very hard not to scratch the scales.
I've tried the drill press as well, but with very mixed results.
the best method so far imo is filing the head of the pin flat, and then gently tapping it out with a center punch.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
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11-12-2014, 05:02 PM #8
Flush cutters do work for me, but only when i may not want to save the scales, like broken or grungy ones. The ramp inside the cutters can put enough down pressure on the scales to crack them if one is not careful. Don't even think about it for bone or ivory..YMMV
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11-22-2014, 06:24 AM #9
I have some flush cutters just for that & they work great! Good link! Originally Posted by gssixgun
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11-22-2014, 11:29 AM #10Senior Member
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I use either flush cutters or file the head of the pins and punch them out.
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