Thread: Will replacing scales devalue the razor

The broken ones need to be replaced, obviously

The others maybe just sanded and cleaned, really hard to tell how bad the chip in the end is...

But


The bone, if that is what they are is as fragile if not more fragile then the horn (?????) was, so taking them apart might cause another set to be needed..

Looks like you have a bit of work to do there



Mod Edit: Moved thread to the Workshop where you will get even more help about doing this

If you are going to attempt this yourself,,, which you actually never mentioned, which is why I read this thinking Huh ????

Originally Posted by WW243

Are we just seeing how it feels to have a razor and change out the scales?
I'll disagree respectfully with gssixgun.
If you actually have a razor and would be making wood scales for the first time, the odds would be very low that you would be increasing the value of the razor.

here is a good place to start and learn how to do them right..

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

Let's try one more
this one I think is bone it has a split
and the blade is a bit lose
So don't know if it can be make to look good again
or if I will have to put new ones on
sorry if that are messy but first time
sorry for may spelling I am dislexic
bobby66

Thanks for that just wot I was looking for 6 months of looking
and now it is only ever click a way
many thanks nice one else pix6gun

Fixing a crack like that in Bone can be done using Epoxy

Honestly doing it right is about as much work as making new ones for me.. You can buy Camel Bone blanks and sometimes even scale blanks on Ebay

Personally before you start spending money on ebay trying to do it yourself I would at least get a Bid from CelticCrusader aka Jamie who is in the UK and knows what the heck he is doing... That way you have a basis of what it entails and the cost


Sometimes if you figure it out having one of us that does it professionally do it compared to getting all the supplies and trying to do it yourself, it just makes sense to have it done

I often compare it to changing my own oil in the cars,

I say cut off the cracked end of the scales, and then cut the blade down to a shorty to fit the scales.

Perfect solution.

- Aldwyn <--- not pushing his shorty agenda at all! Really!

It looks like the razors are salvageable, they are not high dollar value razors but can be made to be good shavers. Serviceable scales can be made from wood or any number of plastics for minimal cost, I would recommend using the existing scales as a template, whether you make them or have them done.

When you unpin a razor, it is always safer to drill one side then, lift the scale, and blade off the pin, rather than driving the pin through. Often the pins are bent and will crack the scale on the back side if you force them.

Before you send the razors out to be cleaned and re scaled it might be more cost effective to purchase a Shave Ready Razor from the Classifieds. Often there are very good razors in the 50 -100 price range that are ready to shave.

To answer your original question, it depends on what the original scales are made of or if they are unique style, design or material to that razor. But if they are broken, it does not matter. Some exotic woods are beautiful and can and do enhance a razors appearance and potentially its value. Value is very subjective and in the eye of the purchaser.

First learn to shave and maintain a shave ready razor, then depending on your skills and tools available, decide how much time and money you are willing to invest to maintain and restore razors.

Lastly, buy razors in the best condition you can afford, it is often cheaper in the long run.

I stopped last night to get some leather to make a belt. I walked out of the store $70 poorer. I better end up with a nice belt! I will have fun learning though.

After the pictures I think there is nothing to loose by putting on new scales. Even if they are a mediocre first try they can always be replaced also. I have never hurt the blade itself with different scales.