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Just starting to restore some razors and am looking to buy some nice fancy washers and scale material. Have not had luck finding the washers locally. Using 1/16 brass rod. Any help and online sources would be great.
Charlie in Reno, NV
Charlie
Reno, NV
Check the sticky :)
Microfasteners is a good resource.
Try 1/16 rod from hobby lobby. Get your washers from microfasteners, Size "0" & "00", I believe...
Yep yep and yep. Microfasteners is a great place. Get stainless and brass in all the 1/16" sizes if you plan on doing very many at all.
Hobby Lobby, Lowes, Home Depot (maybe, haven't confirmed this one), and my local ACE/ Tru-Value all have brass rod around here.
Another yes for Microfasteners. Also if you're handy you can make your own washers with brass sheet stock, usually found in hobby stores.
Nickle Silver rod is available from knife makers supplies stores - Janz, etc.
What kind of synthetic materials you all using for scales. I was looking at abs plastic as I think I can cut it on my scroll saw. Would love to use micarta or G-10 but cutting would be a problem with the tools I have, not to mention the toxic dust.
Charlie
Reno, NV
Also having problem finding bone in long enough lengths for most of my razors. Seems like 5 inches is about as long as I can find. Got horn coming in 6 inches from mastercraft.
Charlie
Reno, NV
Most pet stores sell real, uncoated/unflavored cow bones in the dog bone section. They won't come in nice pre-cut slabs but you get a lot of scale material for cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cgm
Wow, did not think about that. Thanks for the tip!!!
Charlie
Reno, NV
I found this seller on Ebay 69void he sells pins and washer kits for straight razors...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/130448841066?...84.m1439.l2649
$25 for 18" of NiAg rod and 100 washers seems high. I got my NiAg rod from Texas Knifemakers supply. I think Texasknife.com. If you call to place your order, tell them they can cut it short to fit in an envelope. It will save you shipping.
Yeah Ive been to Texas Knifemakers supply and ive been stopped by shipping fees but to call them and ask for an envelope is a good idea
That was my problem too. When I called to order, they actually aske me if it was ok if they cut it! Good customer service there if you ask me!