Where can I buy pins and hardware

I have been shaving with straight razor for 37 years. About 25 years ago I bought a new CMON Cadillac at a barber supply outlet. Back then they were $35. It needs new scales. I would like to make my own but I do not know where to source the hardware to attach them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I sourced some pins and washers from ebay, came with a hell of a lot of washers and about 18inch of pinning rod. haven't had the chance to use them yet so i can't attest to their quality but they were relatively cheap

If you're willing to have slightly clunky fittings, try the "size 0" stainless-steel bolts, washers, and nuts (search eBay for "straight razor fasteners") -- available from seller "rambus007".

Or in larger quantities, from Micro Fasteners - Hobbyists Source - Locknuts - Washers - Machine Screws - Fasteners - Rivets - Wood Screws

Charles

Try Texas or Jantz knife making supplies. They have a huge variety to pick and choose from.


Mick

Welcome, Exitpupil!

It seems to me that you have much to offer -- hardwon knowledge over your years of straight shaving. Please describe your experiences shaving, stropping, honing, etc. What have you learned? What works for you?

There is so much speculation and opinion on so many things in these forums, IMHO. Please share your thoughts. I guarantee many of us will be listening attentively. Thanks.

The third sticky down in this forum has what you're looking for.

The sticky link for anyone doing razor restoration :D

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

Here's another source McMaster Carr they have a great catolog online and have darn near anything you can think of. They ship UPS and are very fast at getting it to you.

Any ideas for fasteners in England?

Thank you for the replies. I found what I think I need under brass finishing nails at McMaster-Carr. I use them fairly frequently for other things. Their service is very prompt. I don't know if they ship overseas? Worth checking.

I have a preference for stainless pins 1/16"
Bought some TIG welding rod from e bay for £5.
I got enough from this to re pin several hundred razors.
Can't take credit for this, it's one of Loyd Harners, his full of usefull tips like this.

Ive found that you can get 1/16" brass rod from most R/C hobby stores they use them for the servos etc. But im still looking for the both the inside spacer washer and the pinning washer.

microfasteners.com has washers, brass and stainless, you want the 0-80 for the pinning washers, and 0-80 wide for the spacer washers. THey also have 0-80 hex head bolts and nuts if you want to go that way.
I got brass rod 1/16 at a local R/C & Train hobby shop.
Woodcraft has 1/8 inch thick sheets of exotic woods, they are a national chain. I got some cocobolo there.