Got a question for y’all.
I recently came across this old Shumate straight razor. I like the shape, so I’ll clean it up a bit.
But upon further inspection, I noticed one of the scales is bowed inwardly.
I took an “above” and “below” picture so you can see that single scale
I’m not sure what material the scales are made of, but it looks to be celluloid.
Should I try to straighten it out, or should I just make new scales for it? (I have a bit of that Macassar ebony wood left over, I used for a current Wade & Butcher I recently completed).
I’ve never “steamed straightened” scales before, so I am uncertain of the process.
As a side note, I have a Baby Brezza steamer/sterilizer...and was wondering if I could stick it in there for the steaming process.
Input would be appreciated.
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