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    Default Can these broken scales be fixed?

    The back of the scales on my razor are broken, can they be fixed? You can see the crack in this pic.


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    That looks like a DD??????? is it???
    And I can barely see what I think is a crack...

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    Fixed to what degree? Of course you can glue it. Some guys say use CA, some say epoxy, etc. If you don't want the crack to show, then I can't help you, I haven't seen it done, but some guys say it's possible. With light (almost clear) scales like that though, might be tougher.

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    I have fixed broken celluloid scales by wicking acetone into joint and applying a little pressure. Celluloid is pretty thermoplastic and can be remelted with the proper solvents.

    I will post a pic of my DD satinedge repair tonight

    If the scales are bakelite or some other early thermosetting resin you will have to resort to glue

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    oops, not enough info. Here's the front. The crack on the back fell apart and I just want to shave with it. I don't care if a crack shows or not, the blade is good. It's a Union Cutlery "Spike"


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    should be able to make a set for that pretty easily.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    That looks like a DD??????? is it???
    And I can barely see what I think is a crack...
    If you look closely it says "SPIKE" on the scales.

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    Here are pics of the satinedge scales I mentioned, the scales were broken in two pieces where the mark is. It is not a seamless repair, but I get to keep the cool looking scales.

    I know the razor is ratty looking, I just wanted to illustrate that celluloid scales can be repaired with the right solvent.

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    A couple of pics of the razor. First one to show how small it is. That's a dovo 4/8 next to it. Second to show the spike logo.




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    I'm not a "plastic-smith", or an "epoxy specialist", but I would think (I may be 100% wrong, or off base), that you could use some adhesive, and add some color matched epoxy or similar material all goop'd around the area and let it cure. After it's cured, smooth it down, and work it into the same shape but just a hair thicker than the original scale. If that is in fact possible, I think it would probably look really good.
    It would also be better/easier (again, I would think) if you took the scales off to do the work, and then put them back on when finished.

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