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The fiberglass Mike uses has a white/ivory color to it. Anyone used white or ivory colored G10? Seems like everyone uses a contrasting color.

Originally Posted by JP5

The fiberglass Mike uses has a white/ivory color to it. Anyone used white or ivory colored G10? Seems like everyone uses a contrasting color.

It just very thin fiberglass, it can be had at places that do RC cars n planes. Hobby shops.

It only weighs 3/4 of an Oz. For a square yard.

Something I had forgotten when you told me about using fiberglass the first time is that G10 IS laminated fiberglass. So you're using fiberglass either way.
(I thought that might be worth mentioning in case OP or someone else that found this wasn't familiar with G10)

I wondered how you applied the fiberglass to the scales without it wrinkling up on you. Laying the sheet over the scales must save you a lot of trouble.

As you can see, it’s a complete separation.

I have tried a quick repair with Superglue, but it was ineffective.

You don't want to rush a scale repair, ESPECIALLY on ivory.
This is coming from the guy that has made plenty of mistakes trying to rush razor work. I don't think any gluing should be done while the scales are pinned since this puts pressure on them to flex and you'll get glue on other parts.
I'm not sure the best approach since there is dried CA on the edges now. We'll see what one of the more knowledgeable gentleman here has to say.

The dried CA will come off with a little elbow grease and some nail polish remover.
Because the break involves the wedge, you could reinforce the the break by gluing to the wedge.
Ivory G-10 and Micarta are available if you don’t like the contrast, also it you like the hands on stuff a lot and can find the right supplies Mikes method with the 3/4oz cloth is pretty impressive.

Originally Posted by MrZ

And baking soda? Really? Whats the purpose of the baking soda? Is it just a thickening agent? All you guys have so many tips, its awesome.

It's an amazing product!!!

Check out the link at my post here:

https://straightrazorpalace.com/work...ml#post1564596

As this is going to involve re-pinning, and I have never done this before, can you gents provide me with a shopping list of tools I might need?

This vid may help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmwvf8xLKmk

You are working with ivory scales which can be a bit of a nail biter to do as they are very unforgiving to work with. I'd use the forum search box and check for posts on pinning ivory. Good luck.

Bob