Restoration questions

[Kyle76]

Forgive me if these questions are too basic, but I've got 3 Wapi's on the way, and if I find that I enjoy straight shaving, honing, etc., I can imagine I might want to try putting new scales on one of them and maybe restoring some eBay razors.

1. How do you remove pins? Do you just knock them out or drill them out? Can you reuse a pin?
2. If you are making wooden scales, do you basically shape them by hand (dremel or drum sander) according to the size and shape of the scales you are replacing?
3. Would most any 5/8 old scales be suitable to replace scales on a 5/8 Wapi?
4. What are some sources for parts, both new and old?

[ucliker]

well to remove pins you drill them out with a drill bit slightly smaller than the pin itself
once this is done you can use needle nose plyers or a small nail to push the pin out.
Once removed that pin is trash!.
To make wood scales i use a hand copeing saw and them move to the dremel then sand paper.
I don't see a problem using any other 5/8 scales on your Wapi's it should work fine.
Well for parts classicshaving.com sells replacement scales, pins and spacers but most members make everything them selves.
I get my woods locally but get my pinning supplies minus the 1/16 brass rods from
http://www.microfasteners.com/
other than that im sure i more infromative individual will chime in here for more help.

[DwarvenChef]

I just got Bill Ellis's restoration CD and it really goes into detail on what you need to do for restoration. Links, videos, pictures and all. It's worth the $$ if you want to get started on restoration. He uses big belt sanders but you can use what you have available, indavidual results may vary

[Bruno]

I like to use wood for scales because i think it is prettier, and I can work it myself.

To add to the previous answers, I use CA to finish the insides of the scales so that they become sealed against moisture. I use transparent antique wax for the outside of the scales.

i don't have bill's cd yet because I prefer just getting started and figuring out things by myself. I have no doubt that I would learn things faster with that cd, but I like learning by making mistakes and correcting them.

For pinning i use 1/16'th brass rod stock, and the washers come from microfasteners.com. I am currently looking for supplies in Belgium. If I can find them, I will probably use 2mm rod stock.

[DwarvenChef]

While I tend to do things the hard way also I figured the CD would save me alot of money. At the moment saving $$ is extreamly important due to less than steller income. I learn from do it better than reading it, but I needed a starting place.

Plus I like his work and wanted to see more of his pieces