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I've been postponing this for a while now, but I'm determined to get this done.
I've got my grandfather's old razor and it has got a broken scale.
I've ordered a new set of scales, but I'd like to transfer the silver inlay to the new scales. I know I can use acetone to disolve the old scale, but how should I attach it to the new one? Am I overthinking this? Will CA work? How do I make sure all the edges of the inlay are perfectly attached to the scales?
Thanks!
This is a heirloom
Send it to gssixgun
That means sending it to the other side of the planet...
This is the inlay:
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If you must do it yourself .. depending on what material the new scales are, you could just do a coat of CA. Or the tiniest spots of CA with a toothpick and drop it on the new scales.
But for a razor from family id send it out and have it done to be safe.
You could possibly do a repair with metal rods and epoxy fill from the inside. I posted a tutorial of some I did with scales that were not easily replaced. I know others have posted about this also.
I have considered this, but decided against because the scales are broken right at the pivot and they've developed a slight warp also. I feel that new scales and a light polish will be just fine. The inlay transfer would make it a lot better.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
I am not aware of any restorers in Europe. Most of them seem to be on the other side of the pond. Must be my ignorance more than anything.
The post I refer to was also at the pivot if I recall. One.of them was I know. I have posted more than one.
I've seen that post.
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Originally Posted by Eurofighter
Lots of tutorials on this site regarding this.
I have not seen one that will actually imitate the origional.
This picture hopefully shows the scales bending out of shape
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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 :p
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
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