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    So, the mysterious Worlds Fair Razor I recently got had some repainted scales--the seller said it was to hide some stained plastic scales. I didn't really care, as I had bought the lot for the Genco, and this was just a bonus. I figured I'd try to get it cleaned up, at least, though, so I was trying to get the serious pitting taken care of. I was unpinning it, trying to pucnh out the hinge pin, when there was a little "SNAP" and the back scale cracked in two. I sighed, but wasn't too worried--like I said, this was a labour of fun.

    Then I looked at the broken piece. It was most definitely NOT plastic. I started polishing off the crappy brown paint, and what do I find? BEAUTIFUL patinaed bone scales (I THINK they're bone, not Ivory--they have small pits rather than long lines...is that right?).

    Is there any way to fix these? I mean, I lost it before I knew I had it, but if I could get that lovely scale back to useability I'd be very happy...

    Pix will follow.

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    Would it be possible to use some sort of a liner? Aluminium, or copper maybe? That's an option that'd give them strength rather than relying on glueing them.

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    LOL thats one scary headline! Great you're in good health!

    Jim I think it would be more economical to replace the handle.
    PM me if you need one.

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    If the glue line/break is pretty long (lots of surface area), I would use plain old white glue to glue the bone back together. White glue (PVA) works well with bone and ivory.

    If that repair does not last I would then try using a thin epoxy and a light weight fiberglass cloth on the inside faces.

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    Sorry for the scare, Olivia!
    I appreciate the offer, but like I said these scales have a nice patina--I'd like to preserve them.

    Charlie, do you mean plain old Elmer's type white glue? Really? I'll give anything a try, but this is the hinge pin, so it'll take a bit of stress...

    Can't hurt, I guess!

    Thanks!

    What I was thinking last night in bed was, when I repin I'm going to use an inside washer...I could superglue the bone, and then super glue the washer to inside of the scales. That would act like a (very small) liner, without having to actually make a full liner or use fiberglass.

    You can see the break in the picture. I haven't finished cleaning them yet, the brown is paint remnants (Another question--is it ok to use something like Nail Polish removed to get that paint off? I don't want to damage the scales, but I'm have a bugger of a time cleaning them right...).

    Thanks guys!
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    Nail polish remover is fine to use, it is basically acetone with fragrance. As far as solvents that will remove or soften paints go it is a safe-ish one. Other than it's flammability.

    Yes plain old white Elmer's glue.

    The break looks like it is in highly stressed point. I think that glassing or a lining is the way to go.

    Try the washer idea it might work. I like small (less evasive) repairs you can always do drastic repairs later if the first do not work.

    Charlie

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