Quote Originally Posted by Philadelph View Post
Anyway the problem comes when I actually de-pin and re-pin the razor. It doesn't have any washers to protect the ivory, so when I try getting that pin out, if I slip up .
I've never drilled a scale before [but I'm thinking about it with my ivories], and I'm having trouble picturing the problem. Do you mean having a washer on the outside of the scale? To stop the drill bit from damaging the ivory if it skips off the pin? (I guess a drill press is best, huh?)

Could you drill a hole the diameter of the pin through a small piece of sheet metal [or find an appropriate size washer], then tape the "washer" so it fits down over/around the pin? Then they'll be a washer for protection, right?

I'm just brainstorming without a clear picture, so forgive me if I sound silly.

Thanks,
Christopher