Thread: Any ideas how to keep the makers mark from rubbing the scales?

Without, that is, adding an extra washer on that side?

I can only think of two ways, adding a washer like you said or by removing the scales and sanding the inside down so the scales are thinner there and don't make contact with the shank.

those are the only two options I can think of too, and I don't like either of them But I guess sanding a tiny bit off would be ok, I just hate to go through all those coats of CA on it again!

They way they did it in days gone by

Slightly more flex to the scales, ie: thicker wedge/thinner scales = more flex

The 3rd pin can create a "zone of no touching" by adjusting the angle to the pivot...

You can of course combine these two things

Is this an original vintage razor, one you repinned in vintage scales, or on a set of scales you made yourself?

Third pin creating "zone of no touching?" How does that work? Also, this is on home made scales. Do you guys typically let the scales brush the tang, or fix it?

One of the many reasons to use a tapered wedge. If you are using a spacer instead adding a third pin is not going to look real good. Doable and definitely a better option as to widen the space between your scales so the tang will fit nicely without rubbing.

You didn't tell us what scale material you used and what thickness you left the scales.

the scales are spalted tamarind on the outside and ebony on the inside with an ebony wedge, scales are about 1/8" wide. Because I'm not an expert, I'm wondering, if I connect the wedge as a taper, so that the pivot ends of the scales flare out an inch or so, by pinning the blade in, are the scales forced to bend slightly and bow out, thus avoiding contact with the tang? Is that why you taper the wedge?

Easing the contact on the tang is probably one reason to taper the wedge. Another is that it ensures that opening the blade will increase the pressure of the scales on the blade and thus cause the blade to snug as it opens. Having the tang/tail area of the blade tapered also plays a role here.

Ahhhhh, I can't believe I never thought of that...ok, we'll see what I can do here...expect some pics later!