Thread: The best way to mend?

I have an older razor that I picked up a while back and during the process of restoration, I managed to break the tip off of one of the scales right through the pin hole. I have tried a variety of glues and epoxy in order to avoid making new scales but whenever I go to pin it again, it always cracks. The scales seem to be regular black acrylic, what should I be using to attempt this? Or should I just save what I have for future restorations and make some new scales for this one?

I think you have a good excuse to put on a really nice set of scales. You know you want to!!
Really, unless the scales are something extraordinary, that kind of repair is not worth it IME.

I agree with Kingfish. If you are lucky enough to get a fix of scales, broken at the pivot hole to hold, put the razor down and go immediatly to the nearest casino.

Bob

If it were at the wedge end you might have a shot. At the pivot there is just too much stress on the scales what with stropping, getting the rivet tight. You can try but I don't think it will ever be a permanent fix.

thanks guys I appreciate the advice

I have 2 sets of Nude scales that cracked at the pin area... been looking for a way to save them myself...