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04-16-2020, 12:33 AM #1Senior Member
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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?
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04-16-2020, 12:44 AM #2Senior Member
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There is no saying that you can’t do both.
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04-16-2020, 12:50 AM #3Senior Member
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Thanks Rez.
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04-16-2020, 12:57 AM #4Senior Member
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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.
Mike
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04-16-2020, 01:08 AM #5'with that said'
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My vote is for liners. You can find many materials in VERY THIN thicknesses.
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04-16-2020, 01:13 AM #6I'm a social vegan. I avoid meet.
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Heck, I'd use 'em! just the way they are!
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04-16-2020, 01:23 AM #7Skeptical Member
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I think I'd pin them. If the break holds then leave it be. If it breaks then put some liners on them.
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04-16-2020, 01:38 AM #8Senior Member
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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!
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04-16-2020, 02:04 AM #9Senior Member
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Just sayin'. That's what I might do. Originally Posted by RezDog
Last edited by PaulFLUS; 04-16-2020 at 02:11 AM.
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04-16-2020, 02:33 AM #10Senior Member
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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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