Thread: Scales,how to ...help !!!

Hi guys,i got a blade that i pay $7.00 for it,i sand it and polish it,it look very nice and shinny.

I get a set of Dovo scales but im not sure how to instal it.I got a pin,tow small washer and a very tinny washer wish i think is the lock for the pin.

Now..how do i place all this ?

1- Should i place the 2 washers one on each side of the blade and then l lock with the tinny washer ..
2- Or should i place the blade in direct contact with the scale and then lock the pin ?


...and yes im new,is my first restauration and my spelling suxx...i know.




RPR.

So...nobody never change scales before ?









RPR.

I'll go first to last in kind of a stacking order:

Pin
small or domed washer
scale
large washer
blade (make sure its oriented correctly)
large washer
scale
small or domed washer
clip, cut or remove excess pin
peen with hammer, spoon or whatever - it'll probably take 100 taps to get you close to set.

Now go do it....

^^...ill be back !!!






RPR.

Never mind...i need another set of scales.Tha blade was turning to one of the sides of the scales,i try tu correct that but i finish smashing the scales on the floor....peace of crap.







RPR.

...BTW dont buy cheep scales they are junk.









RPR.

I can't say I have experience with DOVO scales, but when a blade i off center tapping the pin abit usually help

^^ i did but i think too hard,the scale crack,i get piss.Ill order a new ones but i think im going to send it to a profesional for that.







RPR.

Try peening with the spoon first before going to the hammer would be my advice for a first re-pin. I have had better luck that way. Good luk

^^ ill try next time.







RPR.