Thread: W&B pin holes

has anyone out there ever jb weilded the hole and refinished it. just wondering if anyone have done that

Originally Posted by Fnord5

However, I, like I am sure many others, am a perfectionist, and cannot stand the idea that there is an unround hole in my razor.

Being a perfectionist has little to do with the holes and how they function. After working with hundreds of these blades as I have, you may find out the hard way that sometimes the brass (or plastic) tube does more harm than good. If you want it perfect, then fill it with epoxy (as asked about- yes it works) and re-drill the hole. Remember, your new hole needs to be perfectly straight across. Mind that the tang might not be.

Originally Posted by jballs918

has anyone out there ever jb weilded the hole and refinished it. just wondering if anyone have done that

Its been done and it works quite well.

Originally Posted by Philadelph

Remember, your new hole needs to be perfectly straight across. Mind that the tang might not be.

Might want to read what Alex wrote twice..... He is trying to tell you that you might be creating even more problems doing this.... all this stuff is hit or miss.... If you do it on one razor and it works you think you have a solution, but then the next 3 are un-even and you realize that all razors are not created "straight" (pun intended)

If it really bugs you just slip and fit a piece of brass tubing it doesn't even have to be tight it will just be tighter....

guys thanks for all the replies. i understand about each one being different. thats what makes this so great. i was looking to see what others have done so thiat i can load it in my bag of tricks. always good to see it from a different point of view

Originally Posted by Philadelph

Guys: IT IS USUALLY UNNECESSARY TO DO ANYTHING BUT PIN THESE BLADES NORMALLY. Tubing, etc. really makes little difference in most cases. It will function just the same when pinned. If you mock up the scales and there is too much play, then you can take these measures, but really- the blade functioned without a fix for a hundred years before didn't it? The reason for these holes being shaped like this is because they would punch the hole out while the blade was hot- not exactly the most accurate way to do things, but before drilling was commonplace, it's what they did.

The voice of reason!

Very nice post Alex!


Charlie

Who cares about the hole! What a nice shoulderless!!!

Originally Posted by jballs918

ok to all the guys that work on razors i have received 2 wbs and both have had pin issues. is this pretty common with them. i have a few pics. the first 2 are the smae blade and the third one is a different one







any thoughts on this

thanks again jason

not mine lol im just putting scales on it. belongs to mudkipz