Thread: Illustrated Guide to Fixing Warped Scales..

I've done the "spacer" method to fix some warped scales recently and what worked for me was:
1) Find an appropriate spacer (ice block sticks are pretty damn good, just need to be trimmed to length).
2) Use electrical tape to bind the scales and spacer closely, having the blade at 90 degrees to the scales.
3) Dip in boiling water, using the blade as a convenient way to hold the razor.
4) repeat the dips as described by gssixgun.

I will repeat the warning about using distilled water

What are the chances of doing this with horn scales? I assume that's what mine are as they are black, with some grain, and came off of a Wosty with a short tail.

Horn works best with my new system, and using steam IME

All the new system is

Two pieces of 1/2 inch thick oak 7x3

Multiple 1/4 inch holes drilled randomly through the middle of them (think where the scales would be)

Two 2 inch screw clamps

I put the scales in there and gently clamp them in,, Then use the Shot-o-Steam iron a few times, to make them a bit flexible and slowly tighten the clamps,,, Steam , tighten, steam, tighten repeat... The important part here is the 1/2 thick material this keeps to much heat away from the scales

Then leave them alone until the next day...

Easy peasy

Sweet, thanks! I'm going to give it a shot!

I should add that this is what I use for all the natural materials Horn, Bone, Ivory etc:

A couple of my most priced razors has some problems with scale warping. I'm reluctant to have new ones put on them, so this was just the right information!
Thanks a lot.
I will try this in the next few day I think!

Slow and careful Birnando, that is the only advice I can give other than what I already have If it takes 3 days so be it

I'm in the middle of an attempt right now. would you like pictures if my steam method turns out to be successful?

Thanks Glen!
I think I'll actually try on a cheapo or two first and see how I get along
I would hate to be the one who finishes off a couple hundred year old beauties...

You betcha Twisted, the more pics the better....