Thread: A few simple questions.

I've read a lot of the relevant threads and the library is not open at the moment but I have a few basic questions.

Making basic wooden scales seems fairly easy. Let's say I find a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 6" (or longer) strip of Cocobolo.

My razor is about 6 " long so the strip would need to be a little longer to account for material to make the wedge out of.

Are most pins used for this sort of thing 1/16 "? Most people seem to use either brass or some sort of nickle combination.

So to make a basic pair of scales one needs to order the wood blanks, brass rod/pins and then the fasteners for each end of the brass pins and possible internal washers for the pivot pin and wood glue for the wedge?

Is that it and where does one get those fasteners for the 1/16" pins? That seems like the only thing that wouldn't be easy to find.

I have no previous experience with peening so I'm sure there is a learning curve. I've looked at the videos.

I've looked at some of the threads and lists on this site but there is too much info there and I still don't know if the only hard to get part are the fasteners.

Any concise/specific help would be appreciated. I'd like to order parts enough to replace the scales on two razors just as a learning experience.