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07-28-2010, 04:03 PM #1
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Thanked: 16Thanks for the question and reply. I've been wondering the same thing myself. I've been inspired by people on this forum to try a restoration. I think, when it comes time, I'm going to glue the wedge.
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07-28-2010, 04:44 PM #2
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Thanked: 1936When glueing the wedge, I only glue one side.
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Thank you and God Bless, Scott
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07-28-2010, 07:27 PM #3
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Thanked: 12I dont know if its my wedge shape or angle or positioning but Im not getting a snug fit.
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07-28-2010, 07:37 PM #4
Couple things- pinning the wedge end first works best. Also, it doesn't look like you pinned far enough down on the wedge end to give the scales enough chance to flex over the wedge. This thread should help you: Wedge vs. Spacer - Badger & Blade
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07-28-2010, 07:59 PM #5
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07-28-2010, 08:43 PM #6
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Thanked: 12I kind of figured I drilled to high, does that mean this set is toast? In my defense this was my first EVER attempt at scales.
Luke
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07-28-2010, 08:44 PM #7
Delirium, HNSB, and Philadelph have you covered, but I will add:
Gluing a wedge rarely ends well. It usually ends with a badly centered razor, and a wonky-arsed set of scales.
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07-28-2010, 09:29 PM #8
I have never glued the wedge and have not seen a wedge glued in any of the razors that I removed the scales or had broken scales.
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07-31-2010, 01:02 AM #9
One other thing. The wedge in the pic is much wider than even the razors spine causing the blade to fall inside the scales. Really needs to be much thinner.
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07-28-2010, 07:44 PM #10
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Thanked: 1371From my experience, two things cause that type of fit:
1. If the scales are too thick to flex the way they should. This defeats the purpose of using a wedge. Be careful here, a lot of materials have a very fine line between being flexible and being too fragile.
2. The hole for the wedge pin is drilled too far forward. This prevents the pin from pushing the scales against the entire wedge. They just snug up against the front of the wedge.
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