Tightening up the razor.

**Firefighter2** · 09-27-2010, 02:47 AM

Hi everyone.
Can anyone show me an easy way to tighten up the pivot pin on my razor? It's a little looser than I like, is there a way to press it together for a more snug fit between the scales? Thanks.

**janivar123** · 09-27-2010, 02:52 AM

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

Here

wait and i find more
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...oose-pins.html

and this one http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...Pin_Adjustment

**Firefighter2** · 09-27-2010, 03:07 AM

Thank you very much, I can't believe how helpful this site is. I guess I should have searched the forums first! I'll try the spoon trick & see where it gets me.

**Firefighter2** · 10-21-2010, 01:13 AM

Hi again!
So I tried the spoon thing to tighten the scales but it did nothing. I assumed I needed something better than a spoon for this particular razor so I tried a small ball peen hammer. All that did was put marks in the pin, didn't tighten it at all. I'm curious as to how hard the pin can be struck without bending it, or if I've already used that much force with no results, does something else have to be done? Anybody's replies will be helpful.
Thanks Gents!

**BKratchmer** · 10-21-2010, 01:18 AM

It is important to hit the correct side of the pin on mass-production razors from the 20th century or so. One side may be a rivet head, the other side the peined face. You want to strike whichever side has the lock washer, in essence...

**janivar123** · 10-21-2010, 02:10 AM

It may also be that the pin was already bent and needs to be replaced to tighten properly

**gssixgun** · 10-21-2010, 10:35 AM

More force is ALWAYS bad....

More taps could help, read that thread "Loose Pins" that Janivar linked that is a pretty good one....

Pins sometimes get what I refer to as a Z bend in there, especially older razors... the pins can bend and essentially become a spring in there.. The more you tighten the more it resists..
Of course a re-pin works, but before you go that far, you can also try to file a bit of the peen off and the re-peen gently again... Sometimes that can pull it back out, If all that doesn't work then it needs a re-pin

Take it very slow though, we have a saying for restoration - "Rush a Restore and Wreck a Razor"

**Stubear** · 10-21-2010, 10:48 AM

One of Glens tips that really helped me (and I'm sure has helped prevent more than a few wrecked scales) is to use minimal force when peening or tightening scales:

Hit your thumb nail with the hammer and if it hurts, thats too hard!

It should literally be the weight of the hammer falling from about 2", thats all you need. Its better to do 50 very light taps than one big one and wreck something.

**Firefighter2** · 10-22-2010, 03:43 AM

Thanks for the information everyone. I've decided to have the razor re-pinned as I have followed all of your advice with no progress. I've struck the pin on both sides with varying amounts of force, and it's possible that I might have damaged the pin with my own actions, (if it was not bent before). I admit to knowing little about peening a straight razor, but It's frustrated me enough that I would like to learn how and practice on a bad razor. There's nothin' worse than a loose blade! P.S. This razor is a Dovo Inox 5/8 with olivewood scales, about 6 months old.

**cpcohen1945** · 10-23-2010, 12:55 PM

I knew there was a reason I've been using microfasteners (#0x80 stainless steel capscrews and nuts).

They're clunky, but it's nice to tighten-up a razor with a wrench and pliers.

Charles

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