I bought a cheap litlle razor so I can try my hand at a restore.... I don't care for the scales on it, but I don't have any equipment to make my own scales, so I need a source for ready to pin scales.
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I bought a cheap litlle razor so I can try my hand at a restore.... I don't care for the scales on it, but I don't have any equipment to make my own scales, so I need a source for ready to pin scales.
I bought two pairs of bone scales from eBay for $21.95, for the exact reason you mention. Have some interesting, but not fantastic razors that I've wanted to scale, so looked and found the bone scales that came with a wedge and everything.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChopperDave
They are quite nice btw.
Guy has some left, here's a link just for an fyi:
Wade Butcher Straight Razor Bone Scales w Wedge Straight Razor Handles Parts | eBay
Globalwoods is the vendor?
artistic-asia is the vendor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willisf
Here is a link that hopefully works:
Wade Butcher Straight Razor Bone Scales w Wedge Straight Razor Handles Parts | eBay
This are actually pretty nice. I would think you'd have to be extra careful when drilling holes not to crack it:cry:
Here's a great video from Lewis Razors on making scales with minimum hand tools. You can buy stock standard scales from Ebay, but scales really need to be custom fitted to look correctly proportioned. Pictures would be good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm7YToDSpc
You could also look around for junk razors in workable scales. If they are cheap enough, you wouldn't even have to feel bad about scavenging the scales and junking the blade (or putting it away to experiment on later).
Check out the Lewis video mentioned above. He's a great teacher, and the video really does show how to do it with about $20 worth of tools. I'm on my fourth or fifth set of scales after watching--and watching and watching--how he does it. Pretty easy! Although my finished products aren't quite at his level.
There are a few places that sell premade, ready to assemble scales. These two come to mind.
Restoration & Maintenance Supply Center
Restoration Supplies | Product Categories | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products
No guarantee the prefab scales would fit your razor if it's an older wedge/rattler/frameback type. The more modern razors that fit the 5-6/8" x 3" blade geometry are a pretty sure bet.
That is a great video, I may just give that a shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by puketui41
If you do, I'd suggest you forego the coping saw and use a small hacksaw instead, or just a hacksaw blade. Using a coping saw is not as easy as he makes it look, not for me at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChopperDave