Thread: Poor man's washers.

Originally Posted by Baxxer

(In metrics) As a whole the diameter is 5mm and the hole has a diameter of 2mm.

Considering that it cost a couple dollars for a 100 washer unless you make something special i just dont see it. But anyway if you cant get them, make em , would like to see them on a razor!

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

2mm is quite large for the normal pin size used in securing straight razors in scales.

Yes, they're quite big but not to big if you ask me

Originally Posted by Martin103

Considering that it cost a couple dollars for a 100 washer unless you make something special i just dont see it. But anyway if you cant get them, make em , would like to see them on a razor!

When I make stuff I feel like I can take more pride in my work if even the small details are hand made by me, that and the fact that I would probably have to import them(waiting for delivery) were my main reasons for taking this route(I also had fun making them).
I've also just finished my first set of scales that I made from one of the boards from the wood blinds in my bedroom, I cut them into shape and handsanded them yesterday, I used a toothpick and som extra strong water resistant wood glue to pin the wedge then I treated them with one layer of brown wood stain and three layers of polyurethane varnish(the last layer is drying as I write)

Originally Posted by Baxxer

Yes, they're quite big but not to big if you ask me


When I make stuff I feel like I can take more pride in my work if even the small details are hand made by me, that and the fact that I would probably have to import them(waiting for delivery) were my main reasons for taking this route(I also had fun making them).
I've also just finished my first set of scales that I made from one of the boards from the wood blinds in my bedroom, I cut them into shape and handsanded them yesterday, I used a toothpick and som extra strong water resistant wood glue to pin the wedge then I treated them with one layer of brown wood stain and three layers of polyurethane varnish(the last layer is drying as I write)

Post some pictured when your done!!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Post some pictured when your done!!

Here you go.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...-dsc00270.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...-dsc00266.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...-dsc00268.html
I haven't gotten my hands on any brass rod yet so I used a nail as a mock pin to show you what it'll loke like when it's pinned.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...-dsc00264.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...-dsc00259.html
I made the pattern on the blade using mustard and vinegar after reading this thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/forge...ed-patina.html

Not bad my friend, definately makes the razor functional, good job!!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Not bad my friend, definately makes the razor functional, good job!!

Thanks.

Here's an update on the pinning.