Thanks guys, especially the video. It showed me that not one step did I do correctly. This is encouraging because I can only get better. NO WAY I can do a worse job in the future. :) Here are some pictures of my finished job. The photo's aren't the best.
Best pin side.
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa6d980b8.jpg
Other pin side. It's not as clear in the photo but you can see a little bit of the hole in the scale. I think I drilled the hole a little bigger than needed as well as the pin bending enlarged the hole a little.
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps00bf92a2.jpg
This is my favorite. Betcha I'm the only one who can do a job just like this.
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/a...psbbf9a323.jpg
Here is a picture of the razor as is. The only thing I'm happy about is since the blade is only 2.5" long I can remove it, drill a new hole and re-shape the pivot end of the handle. There's plenty of extra handle material. Therefore I can consider this a learning experience and go on. Another thing I did wrong was I used the flat side of the hammer head. In the video he uses the ball end. Live-n-learn. I also bought a 12 oz. hammer. Maybe I should get a lighter one. I only got a new hammer because all of mine (no ball peen) have marred surfaces and I read that could transfer the scratches to the pin. I think I bought the lightes hammer at Lowe's. Is a lighter one recommended or should I just get used to the one I bought.
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6a1c25b8.jpg
Is there a more desirable pin material for a newbie? Something softer perhaps for less hammering? OTOH, softer would mean more result from each tap so one little mistake would mean more damage than with a harder pin. Also, what are some of the better sites to buy razor part materials? I got this set of scales which came with the pin and washers from Maggard Razors. Any others out there you guys recommend? Thanks for any help.
Jack
PS
Got pictures of my grandson Jackson last night. Here is one. I won't put up any more because I know how terrible it is to be bombarded with family pics. Sorry about this one. Still excited. We got a bunch of great shots. We are making everyone else look at them also. :D
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps281b8111.jpg