Scale Repair 201 - or slightly more advanced

Lets look at a slightly more advanced scale repair...

Basics being Glue / Epoxy / Acetone / Fiberglass etc:


Starting with a set of broken scales for a C-MON, these were actually broken at the pivot so this is my only option for the repair...

To make this more difficult these scales have inlays and bolsters...

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First I look for an old scale that is close enough in size and curvature to work with... Never, ever, through away old razor parts...

After I find one that is close, I line up the scales and drill out the holes to match...

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As you can see adjustable pins from Microfasteners come in very handy...

After every thing is lined up and drilled out I sand and file the scales to fit
these will need to be polished out also after all the fitting...

Hint: always shine up inlays and bolsters before removing from the old scales it is way easier and safer...

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Using an acetone dip I pop loose the old bolsters and re-attach them to the new scale using some Med CA... After re-pinning and some minor fitting the scales are back on and as strong as new.... actually the one is new :)

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That is a wonderful job and gret walk through on the process !:)

Nice, I can hardly tell the difference.

Wikified as part of your existing article on scale repair: Restoring a Straight Razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki. Thanks a lot, Glen - sterling stuff!

Very nice Glen, you show off your quality skills once more! ;)

Great job with the explanation of the task at hand,,,with step by step pics to boot.

Man, you are always on time with these kinds of helpful tips and techniques.

Thanks for freely sharing!! :rock:

Thankyou. i knew i was keeping all these old parts for a reason.
Very nice work by the way.

"... Never, ever, throw away old razor parts..."

There's a reason I have a box of razors labeled "wretched refuse," and you just showed why. I have yet to ever try to swap bolsters but maybe I'll give it a shot soon. Thanks for yet another great lesson.