Thread: Razor scales - Let's get creative!

Originally Posted by Srdjan

Mike I hope you're doing well these days. I haven't had this problem yet.. but then again, I dont tighten the scales all that much - just enough for them hold the blade in a vertically open position, without it falling freely back into the scales.. if you know what I mean? I guess that might be one source of the problem. Another one may be coating.. how thick do you go and how many coats do you apply? I generally go as thin as possible with a medium CA and probably do as many as 8-10 coats. Another one that comes to mind .. how fresh is your CA? I think if it's not fresh, it may become weaker. I've read about shelf life once the stuff is open. I've gone past that period, but not too long.

I will inspect the one blade I still have at home, finished in CA probably over 6 months ago... perhaps snap a photo and attach here as well.

Doing great now...
Dates are good.
Coat about the same.
Give ample time between coats(gassing).
And aren't too tight.
They crack all over.

Is it because i only do two thin coats inside the scales? ( just to seal).
Here's some pics.

The last one isn't as noticeable, and on only one side.

My shorty is the only one that this hasn't happened to.