Should I Use These Scales Or Make New Ones?

Was wondering what you guys think about these scales? The show side was broken when I got this razor in a batch of 5 others.
I glued the broken one together with some CA and I am wondering if I should use them or make new? I realize for historical purposes we like to keep everything we can to original but I'm wondering about these scales if I should just make some new ones? The blade cleaned up beautifully and I do have someone who can do the calligraphy on a new scale.
What do you guys think and what would you do?
Thanks guys.
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There is no saying that you can’t do both.

Thanks Rez.

If their plastic, they most likely wont hold when you pin them back up.

Two choices come to mind.

1. Make new, as u said.
2. Apply a liner. Such as brass, or stainless.

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My vote is for liners. You can find many materials in VERY THIN thicknesses.

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Originally Posted by theoldguy53

Was wondering what you guys think about these scales? The show side was broken when I got this razor in a batch of 5 others.
I glued the broken one together with some CA and I am wondering if I should use them or make new? I realize for historical purposes we like to keep everything we can to original but I'm wondering about these scales if I should just make some new ones? The blade cleaned up beautifully and I do have someone who can do the calligraphy on a new scale.
What do you guys think and what would you do?

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Heck, I'd use 'em! just the way they are!

I think I'd pin them. If the break holds then leave it be. If it breaks then put some liners on them.

Thank you all!
I have zero experience with liners. I wouldn't know where to start but that's more than half the fun and enjoyment! A tip of the hat to all!:chapeau

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Originally Posted by RezDog

There is no saying that you can’t do both.

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Just sayin'. That's what I might do.

It appears the break is in the area where the wedge goes. IMHO the simplest solution would be to CA the wedge to the scale, clamp them together until the CA is thoroughly dried and cured, let's say over night, then assemble the razor. Make sure you put some CA on both parts of the scale where they will meet the wedge for extra hold. With the added strength of the wedge added the scale should hold just fine.

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Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

It appears the break is in the area where the wedge goes. IMHO the simplest solution would be to CA the wedge to the scale, clamp them together until the CA is thoroughly dried and cured, let's say over night, then assemble the razor. Make sure you put some CA on both parts of the scale where they will meet the wedge for extra hold. With the added strength of the wedge added the scale should hold just fine.

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Good advice :tu

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Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

It appears the break is in the area where the wedge goes. IMHO the simplest solution would be to CA the wedge to the scale, clamp them together until the CA is thoroughly dried and cured, let's say over night, then assemble the razor. Make sure you put some CA on both parts of the scale where they will meet the wedge for extra hold. With the added strength of the wedge added the scale should hold just fine.

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I find this appealing but I would also add a thin brass liner. Brass liner first, clamp and cure, then wedge, clamp and cure.

Just my 2¢ :)

Outback, how thick is the brass you used as liner? I've found a supplier in Calgary who has 3/32".

Look at Lacey West is Vancouver. It’s a couple of extra days in shipping but they have a good selection of brass, nickel silver sheets.

Thanks Rez, I just took a look and I am going to order a few pieces.

Here in the US, you can buy brass sheet stock at most hardware stores and at hobby model maker shops.

It is inexpensive and cuts easily with a fine tooth coping or jeweler’s saw and shaped with files and sand paper.

The hobby place I normally use in RD does not stock brass anymore and the place in Calgary doesn't have the correct thickness.
What thickness do you use? Or is that a closely guarded secret that you need to have the arm wrestle of death in order to obtain that information?

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Originally Posted by theoldguy53

The hobby place I normally use in RD does not stock brass anymore and the place in Calgary doesn't have the correct thickness.
What thickness do you use? Or is that a closely guarded secret that you need to have the arm wrestle of death in order to obtain that information?

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I would gladly answer your question but it has been many years since I last made a set of scales and even longer since using liners. But, if I recall correctly I used 0.1" thick brass sheet.

The other guys will respond soon and correct me with better, more recent info.

Also, please be aware that doing this will make your scales much stiffer. Perhaps to the point that you will need to make a new wedge.

Thanks Randy.

The last stuff I used was 0.016"
It was a little heavy for my liking but it was still somewhat flexible. I think I'd try thinner on my next try.

Now we have to Leg Wrestle to the death!

Thanks Gasman and thanks all for the feedback. :tu

Just what I needed to, good info! Thanks for sharing