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gssixgun Scale Building Tip -... 05-13-2012, 12:05 AM
pixelfixed Thx,Great info. How often to... 05-13-2012, 12:25 AM
TwistedOak can you explain how "knowing... 05-13-2012, 01:27 AM
pixelfixed +1???????????? 05-13-2012, 01:42 AM
gssixgun I'll try :) 05-13-2012, 02:02 AM
Mick This video shows it but this... 05-13-2012, 02:15 AM
pixelfixed Glen has explained this... 05-13-2012, 02:38 AM
gssixgun Yes and no :) The Dovo... 05-13-2012, 03:17 AM
Mick Yes that does make since as I... 05-13-2012, 02:51 PM
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    Lightbulb Scale Building Tip - Centering the razor

    In this thread there was a question about getting a razor to sit inside the scales without hitting the sides of the scales...

    I posted an answer and had the opportunity to take some pics of a razor that was on the bench to help explain...


    http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...tml#post964626

    Before you even start building the scales if you check the razor you will know where you stand it is actually rather easy, all you need is a known straight surface and an set of A-1 Eyeballs


    Here is how I start..


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    See the difference ???? that tells me that the fault is in the razor and not in my scale making abilities, I also know what to expect and can set up the build to compensate for the problem... if you know it isn't your scales it eliminate a ton of variables

    Now there are several ways to fix this, from double washers, (not me) to filing the sides carefully to move the razor, (works easy) to bending the tang (better be good) to thinning one side of the scales for a controlled warp (nope not me either) to being really good at knowing how to pin (my favorite)

    How you do it is your choice, but knowing in advance sure helps them end up like this


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    Yep, I can push them quite a bit with just the pins

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