Thread: Centering?

When a blade is not centered in the scales what is generally the reason?

It's not going to be the blade itself (hopefully) so is it one side of the scales curving more than the other, the way the wedge is carved, the way the pivot pin is installed (angled)?

it can be several things, if you try the search you will find many threads about the problem.

If the pin is angled because the scales are unevenly drilled it should be pretty obvious before you've pinned them. If the pin was bent in the process of driving it home that could cause the razor to close off center. The wedge thing is a whole other science believe it or not. IIRC gssixgun has quite a bit of info on making scales in the library.

here's some info on the issue Blade Centering - Straight Razor Place Wiki
but as Stefan said there are many threads that would be worth reading
Grant

Originally Posted by gcbryan

When a blade is not centered in the scales what is generally the reason?

It's not going to be the blade itself (hopefully)

Sorry to dash your hopes but spines can be warped & tangs can be skewed & grinds can be asymmetrical.
Makes a good case for the flexible materials that were used historically.