Redneck cheapskate warped scales fix
Yesterday I was so excited to open a package from the evil masters of Ebay, I had sent along $75.00 for this
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_e96GWMBYR-E/St...0/IMG_3565.JPG
It is just beautiful and I was only mildly disappointed to hear a fateful "ting" when I opened the blade, the little warning bell that says "warped scales". I posted a message in the "show and tell" forum and "keenedge" linked me to this post by "gssixgun"
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ed-scales.html
That is , of course, a thoughtful and craftsman-like post by a person who is obviously used to doing things right. The problem is that my brain went numb as soon as he wrote "build a jig". His solution guided me to think for nearly 30 seconds about how I might attack the problem, and I came up with this:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_e96GWMBYR-E/St...0/IMG_3579.JPG
and this:http://lh5.ggpht.com/_e96GWMBYR-E/St...0/IMG_3576.JPG
and this:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_e96GWMBYR-E/St...2/IMG_3580.JPG
The cheapskate clothespin wedges gave enough support for me to gradually bend things back into shape after a 10-15 second dunk. As with other adult activities, make sure she's hot enough before you try out your flashiest moves, then proceed with loving care.
Note that I had smarts enough to tape the edge of the blade.
The blade opens and closes beautifully now and by the way, this thing shaves like a charm. Thanks again everyone for the guidance.
