Thread: Dovo Replacement scales

So, I'm hoping this is the right forum, if it isn't, I apologize.

I've got a Wade and Butcher Bow and a Wostenholm Pipe on my desk... Both have been there for quite a while, awaiting a rescale... Well, I'm tired of waiting, and don't have the funds for two full rescales (customs, that is) from one of this forum's many artists... So, I'm eying the Dovo replacement scales... However, I've never used a Dovo Replacement scale (except for once, on a 5/8 full hollow, but I forgot to measure the scales then, and that was quite a while ago)

If anyone has either the Dovo Pakkawood scales, or the Micarta ones (those are the two versions I'm looking at) and could measure them for me, I'd really appreciate it...

The two blades measure:
Wostenholm Pipe: Exactly 5.5 inches from tip to tip, and 4.5 inches from pivot hole to point. The blade is a hair under 6/8, and full-3/4 hollow. the spine is .5cm across.

Wade and Butcher Bow: Exactly 5.5 inches from tip to tip, 4.5 inches from pivot hole to point, a hair under 6/8, and just a litle more than half hollow (not quite 3/4 though). The spine is .65cm across.

It's scary how similar these two are, even the etches on the blade and tang look like they were made together! The only difference is a Pipe versus a Bow. That's why I'm getting them matching scales.

So, if anyone has the Dovo Micarta scales, or the Pakkawood, would those blades fit them?

(For what it's worth, ClassicShaving says they'll hold 5/8 or 6/8 blades but I'd rather be positive that it'll work, rather than drop 50-60 dollars on a maybe.)

Thanks!
Jeremy

I can only give you the measurements for the Dovo micarta scales.

Be warned that they are quite thick (0.210 inches) and bulky.

Distance from the pivot hole to the spacer is 4 3/4 inches

Distance between the scales towards the spacer end is 3/32 (0.095 inches)

Here is the only info I have for the DOVO Pakkawood (watch the date of that thread, things might have changed)


http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ng-scales.html


Ain't that cute one of my first restore threads LMAO

Sounds like the Pakkawood are my best bet! Both razors are 4.5inches from hole to tip, so the length is fine (thanks, Glen!) and they aren't that heavy of razors, so I'll steer clear of the bulky Micartas (thanks, Max)

Cheers,
Jeremy

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Ain't that cute one of my first restore threads LMAO

Precious.

Glen using pre-made scales... Guess there's still hope for me in the future after all

Thanks for the advice, gents!

Jeremy,

I have used the Dovo Pakkawood scales to re-scale an old French 6/8 full-hollow razor, and all was fine

Adding a third pin can help if there is a very small protuberence of the blade from the bottom of the scales,

Good luck !

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

PS I f you can wait a little bit, I will have some Dovo Micarta scales that you are quite welcome to - I am having a Dovo EnVogue razor re-scaled by Mr Neil Miller, so the original scales will be spare, and I have no plans for them. If you would like them, please PM me your addresss

Apparently, the micarta have the same issue as the pakkawood. Just a heads up, I have the red pakkawood and they are quite bulky and thick. I originally used them on a Shumate barber, but found they were much to heavy for the razor. They have recently been removed and placed on a much heavier Boker.

Jeremy, have you looked at the scales from Gentlemen's Best? They have quite a nice selection of material, style, and they are VERY reasonably priced.

Good Luck,
Maxi