Source for inexpensive scales

[Inverness11]

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

[RobertFontaine]

How about paint sticks from home depot?

You can get them for free.....


sorry lost it there for a second.

- Bob

[JMS]

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

[azjoe]

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.

[ScottS]

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

[mastermute]

I have never seen a commercial source for razor scales other than Classic Shaving.

Rasurpur.de sells Thiers-Issard scales: http://www.rasurpur.de/english/shop/...intenance.html

[RobertFontaine]

If you would like I can send you my first set of scales if they would fit what you are trying to rescale.

They are certainly nothing to write home about but if you are rescaling a wapi they are much more pleasant to use than the steel scales....

Basswood, some stain and some teak oil with machine screws so you can attach them with little effort. plus or minus figuring out how to tighten the little bolts. I have wrenches but that I bought from microfasteners but that would be more than 11$.

This would be free.

- Bob

[Rusty Shackleford]

How about paint sticks from home depot?

You can get them for free.....


sorry lost it there for a second.

- Bob

Sorry, but that is pretty damn funny!

lmao,
-Pary

[Kyle76]

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.

[RobertFontaine]

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.


- Bob