Thread: Silver inlay transfer

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:

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.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

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.

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.