Hi All,
A quick question specifically for the Canadians here.
Where do you get your scales/blanks and pins/washers from?
I know a lot get them from ebay (AJ I think it is) but wondered if there are any Canadian resources.
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Hi All,
A quick question specifically for the Canadians here.
Where do you get your scales/blanks and pins/washers from?
I know a lot get them from ebay (AJ I think it is) but wondered if there are any Canadian resources.
You could try Classic Edge.
https://classicedge.ca/search?type=everything&q=scales*
https://classicedge.ca/collections/w...r-pins-washers
You could also try a hobby store that sells stuff for model RRs and planes for the right size nickle silver or brass rod and flat washers to make your own.
Bob
I stick with Austin for pins and collars. I have several boxes of scale material I have accumulated over time, it’s another on of those pesky acquisition disorder things. What specifically are you looking for? If it is horn or bone PM me, and I might share.
Thanks so much for you kind and generous offer but I really don't want to waste any of your materials.Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
I've never so much as tightened a pin successfully so I am right at the bottom of the learning curve.
I do have a blade with no scales and I am considering trying to put scales on it.
My tools that might kind of work are a full size table saw with a rip blade at the moment, a 1oz ball pein hammer, a small vice, a pin drill thing, a full size drill/screwdriver, a hacksaw, a coping saw, a dremel and some wet n dry.
I'm thinking that maybe some pre-made and wedged scales might be a worthwhile start so i only have to try to pin the hinge.
I have been half tempted to send it to someone to scale for me but that feels like cheating and I'll never learn if i don't try.
I know here's a lot of how to rescale information here but any tips would be more than welcome.
Griffith Shaving Goods has a good selection and, like Rez, I have bought from Austin. Great service from both.Quote:
Originally Posted by STF
There are also sellers on ETSY.
Fendrihan and Classic Edge have replacement scales (much more dear at the latter), but I haven’t found a Canadian source for pins and collars or washers.
I've been collecting for years and still haven't repinned any razors! I need to get the popsicle sticks and brass pins out this weekend to practice with.Quote:
Originally Posted by STF
Hi Steve. In relation to pinning a razor, before I tried to do it myself, I watched this video of Glens over and over. It helped me alot. I still watch it occasionally.
https://youtu.be/mmwvf8xLKmk
Charlie 'spazola' has a couple of vids about making scales. He makes it look soooo easy. This is just one of his many vids. I still haven't tried making my own scales yet.:o
https://youtu.be/YQm7YToDSpc
I also buy my pins, collars from Austin.
I know he's on the other side of the border but buy the pins and collars from Austin. If he were in Katmandu I would probably still buy from him. I don't know of any sellers in Canada but I buy horn and bone from Guitar Parts and More. They are in Ohio. Here's the web address:
https://guitarpartsandmore.com/
They also have imitation ivory resin and fossil mammoth ivory. You have to do a little searching because their website is not really geared towards razors but they have good prices on good scale material.
Thanks guys.
Who is Austin and is there a lnk for him?
There's quite a lot of parts on that website Paul.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
What am I looking for specifically and bear in mind that any cutting of scales will have to be done on a full size table saw.
I used to have a scroll saw in England when I made Radio Control Airplanes from plans rather than from kits but I can't justify scroll saws and drill presses etc until I get at least half good at scaling. SWMBO will tell me when I'm good enough to spend :whipped:
Austin’s eBay seller ID can be found at the following link to one of the sets of pins and collars he sells
https://www.ebay.ca/usr/ajkenne4xm3?...75.m3561.l2559
Here you are, Steve. https://maggardrazors.com/collection...3APinning+Kits
I’m not sure what part of the scale cutting you would be doing on a table saw. The kerf is pretty wide and the slabs are pretty thin. Order the slabs to your desired thickness and then cut the shape and finish them. Using a table saw for making scales is either an very advanced skill set, or a recipe for injury, potentially both.
Yeah, as I said, you have to do a little searching around on their website as it is not extremely intuitive. Here is the link to horn slabs
https://guitarpartsandmore.com/produ...-Horn-Slabs-16
And here are the bone slabs
https://guitarpartsandmore.com/Produ...lab-1-by-6-681
Also bags of mammoth ivory pieces although I don't know if there are pieces big enough for razor scales.
https://guitarpartsandmore.com/Produ...--Valu-Pak-303
There is also micarta and a host of other things but you just have to search around.
I think you should be able to cut what you need with a coping saw out of these slabs.
Thanks Jamie, exactly what I was looking for, now I'm cooking with gas.Quote:
Originally Posted by celticcrusader
A bit of confirmation.
In the picture there are two sizes of washer.
I assume the smallest goes inside the scales and the largest are the outside that gets peined against?
https://maggardrazors.com/collection...-for-10-razors
Yes, that's how I see it, too.
Nope, its big inside, small out.
There are some that go under the collar, for support.Attachment 340979
I've used the under collar washer, as a collar.
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Ya know ya got it down, when you can snug up the scales, and still see that tiny little washer. :tu
The trick with pinning is lots of light taps, not heavy blows
The large beehive collars have a smaller beehive that goes underneath.
I have a 1oz hammer but I think that's a bit too light because i tried to tighten up the hinge pin on my Kinfolks and not much happened, what weight do you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
Glen has a pinning video and I think he was using 4oz.
Steve, here's a short video I made a little while back on how to peen a razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by STF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57YLtNlecOU
How heavy is your hammer Jamie, it looked as light as mine in the vid, maybe 1oz?
I have a 1oz and a 3oz. I use the 1oz most of the time.
Not sure Steve, definitely no heavier than 2oz.Quote:
Originally Posted by STF
Mines a 4oz. Thor thunder god, I guess. :rock: works for me.!
Pffffttt! I use a 20oz!Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
I think you're winding me up.Quote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
I have one of those for persuading things that won't cooperate but I doubt I'll ever try to pein a pin with it, unless it won't tighten and has to be taught a lesson maybe :roflmao
Actually, off subject. I only need two tools.
WD40 if it's supposed to move and Duct tape if it isn't!
One ounce hammer
For best performance, make sure you polish your knob, before taking on the deed. :roflmao
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