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I have a Union Spike razor which needs cleaning up. The problem I have is sourcing the large domed washers for peening. I've attached a photo for reference. I want to be able to put the razor back together to look as original as possible. I cannot find these washers anywhere. I'd like to have a few spares in case I cannot reuse the ones I remove. They are smaller than bullseye washers, but larger than those used on most new razors. Any ideas?
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Thanks for any assistance/advice.
Save the collars by drilling the pins in the middle. Re-use them!
Here is how I drill them in the middle, beginning in post 27 of this thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...le-halves.html
Other ways to do it in the workshop sticky's as well.
You could neasure the OD & see if Microfasters or Fasteners expess have similar.
There are actually 2 sizes in the OD for #0 from Microfasteners.com
I like to retain as much OEM equipment as possible. BUT... I am a firm believer in having a "plan B".
In this situation, my Plan A would be to drill out the pin. Carefully. Plan A also falls well within the "wishful thinking" category; for me anyway.
Plan B would be to make my own domed washers from some flat ones. You will need washers that are likely just a smidge larger in diameter than the originals, and a Dapping block (sometimes called a doming block).
I've seen them at any craft store, and they usually come with the domed punches to do what you need. Harbor Freight has one with (linked below). Probably about the same price as the craft stores, but many more pieces to it.
25 Piece Doming Block and Punch Set
Good luck! And remember: pics! Or it didn't happen!
Dude! It's a Spike! Whatever you do, just get it shaving! Cleaning it up within it's scales would be a winner, Looks pretty good? :shrug:
ebay search this:
""New! 12 Stainless Steel Domed Collars Washers to repair Old Sheffield Razors""
These are the good ones that fit to the scales.
~Richard
Richard, you've done it again :tu....Thank you Sir !!
I like to save as much OEM as possible now.. ugh :( to think about the beautiful collars/ domed washers that I've ruined.. it hurts to think about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crawler
Am I missing something ? From the pics they just look like flat washers.
Brass Rhodium-Plated 5/32 Eyelet
try these they work great
I think you could use flat washers slightly domed also if you cant reclaim them as they are a fairly flat washer
these are Originals on mine from a different angle
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A small ball pein hammer and a block of hardwood endgrain up will do that job. Hit the ball pein hammer with another hammer to dish the washer below it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Substance
I often used parts of this set to make whatever washers I wanted:
harborfreight.com/25-piece-doming-block-and-punch-set
One of your cheapo stores should also carry them.
~Richard
Thanks gents. My first goal is to remove the scales by drilling out, without damaging the original collars. As already stated though, it's good to have a plan B. Spares would be good to have. Suppose if I ruin the originals, I'll have to get creative!
This was great. Very good tutorial sharptonn. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
