Thread: First scales and pins

OK, I have been restoring for a little while with good results. But of course there comes a time where rescaling and repining are necessary (and fun).

Well I got some plastic in today and also pining materials. This is what a couple of hours produced. Sorry about the photos, just lazy. And tired. ;-) Also, this razor is not a keeper. Just using for practice.

Lessons learned:

• Tape together then cut to shape, not the other way around.
• Take your time.
• Peening is a slow deliberate process.
• Get true 1/16th pin stock. Mine is a little smaller and makes it much harder.
• Tape over handle while peening. Prevents damage.

Looks better then most for a first attempt.
Some areas to improve upon in addition to your lessons:
Sand the cut edges better so you get out all the tool marks. It makes a big difference in the final product.
Don't pound the heck out of the rodstock. File it close and then just peen it enough to hold. It does not need to be peened until it is flat with the washer.

Lookin' good though and keep at it.

Originally Posted by AaronX

Looks better then most for a first attempt.
Some areas to improve upon in addition to your lessons:
Sand the cut edges better so you get out all the tool marks. It makes a big difference in the final product.
Don't pound the heck out of the rodstock. File it close and then just peen it enough to hold. It does not need to be peened until it is flat with the washer.

Lookin' good though and keep at it.

Thanks.
I rushed it. I was doing it mostly for a trial run. I know I could spend more time and make them flawless.
As for the pins, because they are so small, I had to really spread them out to get them not to fall into the hole. I already ordered true 1/16" pins. Should make it a little easier. I am impressed I got it to come out that well.

I like the looks of those scales. Some of my favorite razors have brightly colored plastic scales. If you do decide to not to keep the scales send them my way.

I like it.

Charlie

Very nice job! would you mind sharing what you used for the wedge and how you got the angle? I'm planning on remaking scales and I'm a little stumped. Also, did you use a washer on the inside? If so, what material?

OK, I will list off my parts.

Blade washers #0 brass (http://www.microfasteners.com)
Pin washers #00 brass (http://www.microfasteners.com)

Pin - something smaller than 1/18". Ordered new larger pin stock.

Scale "wedge", came off original scales. I have made them from light switch covers. The standard black and beige kind. if you use an angle, just make it slight. I just sand them. Or use a thicker non wedge shaped piece. The idea is to get the blade to seat at the correct depth. You could measure the blade width at where you want it to seat. I am sure there is a better way.

I got the scale material here:
Plastic Samples - Plexiglass Samples - Lexan Samples - ABS - Plexiglas - Rowlux
their 1/8" samples will do 2 sets of scale each sheet. It comes with 5 sheets.

Sweat and tears = priceless.

You're getting there. Nice job.

Originally Posted by Kenrup

You're getting there. Nice job.

Means allot coming from you.

Alright alright. I just got my new 1/16" pin stock in. After trying to pin with the smaller stuff, I feel like a pro now. haha. So my tip of the day, use the correct size pin stock. DO NOT ASSUME! I bought some stuff the Hobby World and it had no size. Make sure it says 1/16" or measure yourself.

Rough wedge sizing guide.......

Measure thickness of tang divide by 1/2 = the thick part of the wedge should start off at this thickness, then sand to fit...
This is just a starting point it is not an exact science


BTW very nice work !!!!