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    Default Source for inexpensive scales

    Do any of you have such a source? I'd like something cheaper or than the $11 dovo scales at CS, or at least a source with more selection. Thanks

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    How about paint sticks from home depot?

    You can get them for free.....


    sorry lost it there for a second.

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    I think traveller ( aka Gary ) sells the scales that he makes. You might PM him.

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    I have never seen a commercial source for razor scales other than Classic Shaving. I would guess one of the reasons is that 1) there's insufficient demand to make a product line of it, and 2)different blades requires different size/shaped scales.

    So, most people make their own. If wood is your material of choice, it's not difficult... many members use only a coping saw and a hand drill... of course it would be nice to have a scroll saw, a drill press, and a 1" belt sander . You'll also need a selection of fine sandpapers and whatever you decide to use for a paint/sealer (eg, tung oil, CA, etc.).

    Many members restore razors for a fee and/or will make you a set of scales... try posting a WTB (want to buy) in the Buy/Sell forum... I'm sure someone will contact you.

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    I recall one member buying a Zeepk with a handle he liked, and he threw out the blade. I can't remember who.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobertFontaine View Post
    How about paint sticks from home depot?

    You can get them for free.....


    sorry lost it there for a second.

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    Sorry, but that is pretty damn funny!

    lmao,
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    Quote Originally Posted by RobertFontaine View Post
    How about paint sticks from home depot?

    You can get them for free.....


    sorry lost it there for a second.

    - Bob
    Popsicle sticks and tongue depressors don't require as much cutting.

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    I was a little punchy when I wrote my response. The challenge with making them yourself is the first ones are definitely going to blow your budget of 11$ unless you use scraps for rescaling a wapi.

    nice wood
    sand paper
    pins
    oil, ca, varnish, lacquer, what have you.
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    dremel, drill,


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    Except for pins buying a Zeepk of the right size seems extremely cost effective. Still I'm certain the shipping of the 5$ razor will be higher than the razor so I'm guessing an 11$ budget brings us back to wood scraps.


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    Making them myself seems like the best option so far. My only concern with wood scales would be water resistance. I usually use plain tung oil on my projects, would a few coats of this keep the scales in good shape for a few years of being rinsed every day?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inverness11 View Post
    Making them myself seems like the best option so far. My only concern with wood scales would be water resistance. I usually use plain tung oil on my projects, would a few coats of this keep the scales in good shape for a few years of being rinsed every day?
    Tung oil or CA (aka super glue) will work fine. Oily woods (eg, desert ironwood) don't necessarily need anything. And honestly, I almost never get my scales wet... in fact, I try to avoid getting water/lather anywhere near the hinge pins, too... and if I do I blow dry with a hair dryer. YMMV

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