Thread: Replacement scales..

Hey guys,

I have a question regarding replacement scales. I just recently messed up some scales for my razor and I'm looking at buying some cheap faux tortoise Thiers issard scales to replace them. I don't have all the restoration tool here and I'm wondering if I would be able to use the replacement scales and pins and do it myself ? Any suggestions?

Thiers Issard Faux Tortoise Replacement Scales

Thanks in advance!

JF

I have the basic tools...hammer, wire cutters etc..I don't have any experience with restoration work though

There is no reason you will not be able to if you look in the wiki there is a whole section on it including tutorials.

+1 on pedro's advice. It is not all that challenging. Read the SRP wiki. In fact, if you wait a day or two there will also more than likely be some additional posts by expert restorers/rescalers here at SRP on this thread who can walk you through the process.

I assume the thiers issard scales will need to be drilled?

JF

i would assume so as all razors pivot holes are in diffrent places on tang. You can work out where to drill the hole using the old scales if you still have them.

Dups,

The TI scales do need to have the pivot pin hole drilled.

As I still very much a newbie to razor refurbishment, I use MicroBolts for the pivot pins.

However, these are a bit ugly, and not as pleasing as a properly done pinning job. They are however very, very functional.

At least I can use the newly scaled razor while I get my pinning skills up to speed



Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

The problem with universal size production scales is the fact that they do not always fit exactly the way you want them to. You might have to do some fabrication work. I suggest you ask the experts, Max and Glen on this one. They can guide you through the whole process.

Well if any restorer is willing to sell me a set I would be more than please to go that way. THe blade is a livi new grind 6/8.

I had a funny feeling that you were talking about your Livi..

I am about sure those TI scales will NOT fit I could be wrong as I have never actually tried it but I don't think so...

There are rules that say we cannot solicit sales in the forum which is why none of us will offer or discuss prices here.. Go to the Classifieds under member services look through the pics, go to the Custom/Restoration Forum, look through the pics there too .. Find a few styles you like and PM/E-mail the maker and discuss your project...