Thread: Silver inlay transfer

Two ways to do it

Drop and set using either CA or Epoxy, this isn't as easy as it sounds, it takes steady hands and using Scotch tape as a holder helps a ton
You pick up the inlay, stuck to the tape apply Glue using a small brush carefully and stick it all to the scale..
Two days later you soak off the Tape

Frame set.
Basically you create a Frame using clear package tape, fill that with Epoxy place the inlay again using scotch tape for the set
This is much more secure but WAY harder to get right


Good luck, you will need it as this sounds way easier than it is

ps: Keep in mind you want to think all your moves out really well, move slow, you can Destroy the Inlay and the Scales pretty darn quick doing these

I'm not sure I understand the second way to do it.

I think I've got it now!

A little heat from a heat gun can straighten out the scales. Read about that one. Its easy to straighten them. A heat lamp also works. But its best done after removing the pins. Good luck.

I can give it a try. There is nothing to lose.

We have not seen the actual blade, but if it is worn or damaged, you may consider doing a CA graft on the broken scale and installing it into a frame/shadow box to display the heirloom as it is. Spending time and money could destroy it's originality and give diminished returns.
Keeping it as your Grandfather's hand used it would be my recommendation.

Lots of nice razors out there to shave with.
JMHO

The blade is worn. It was in a terrible shape when I've received it.
My grandfather sort of dislikes this razor, but I like it. I don't want a museum piece, I want to use it. It is a nice shaver, too.
I can't get a decent picture right now with the lights I've got, but here are two older ones: before and after some tlc