Thread: Illustrated Guide to Fixing Warped Scales..

Somebody dug this old thread out on FB

This is another easy peasy improvement on the system

The funnel directs the steam to make it even easier to shape warped scales,, I came up with the idea when I remembered how they used to shape Cowboy Hats at one of the clubs I ran

Watch yer fingers steam carries a lot of heat energy

Hi Str8shooter: Thanks for sharing this. Very clever! I have several straight razors that I purchased on Ebay that have warped scales where the blade scrapes/touches the scales when closed. On one of the razors the edge is messed up where it has been hitting the scales. I got them cheap, they're all cheap and ugly. I was wondering, and if it has already been addressed here and I missed it I apologize; you mentioned that you put the scales in the fridge for cooling. Is there any risk of the plastic type scales cracking when they are put in the fridge or should I just let them air cool? Great post, thanks, Joe

Sorry, couldn't figure out the "Edit" function! Will your boiling technique also work with horn scales? Joe

Originally Posted by wildfirejoe00

Sorry, couldn't figure out the "Edit" function! Will your boiling technique also work with horn scales? Joe

"Hey Joe"... ( I always loved the Jimi Hendrix version of the song!)

I always use this method ( I prefer the hair dryer method) on decades old horn scales and it works great, and YES I always put them in the fridge to cool quickly. As a side note...clean the scales first (before you apply heat) to get rid of all dirt and grease etc. I like to use a rotary tooth brush and grease cutting dish detergent.

Thanks Wolfpack: I'm looking forward to trying your technique. I have a number of razors with warped scales that I have been holding onto with the idea that I would just make new scales for them. Some of them have been waiting for their new scales for a couple of years now!
"Hey Joe" was on the radio when I was a teenager. I can't tell you how many times I had somebody sing to me, "Heeeeey Joe, where ya goin' with that gun in your hand...". Love Jimmi. I see that you're a Veteran. May I say, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR. Two boys that grew-up with my son served in Iraq and Falujah (splg?) I knew them when they were just little kids. They saw some horrible stuff, both came back with PTSD. I am a supporter of Wounded Warriors. I like bumping into Vietnam Vets to thank them. The way they were treated when they returned is a National disgrace. Thank you again for your service, Joe