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05-08-2013, 09:25 PM #11Senior Member
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[/QUOTE[QUOTE=cudarunner;1149845]If you want to make your own scales for your razor, here's a link on how a man who makes some of the most fantastic and functional custom razors shows how to make scales with a minimum of equipment!
I watched this awesome video a few months ago and i was not very handy with tools so i thought it would be impossible to build anything worthwhile.
I bought pins from Maggard razors online.
I bought 1/8 wide scale blanks from ebay.
Bought a coping saw and shellac from hardware store.
Bought sandpaper from 80 grit till 3000.
And some carpenters glue.
Followed this video to a tee and have made these till now and going strong.
As previously noted, scales can be replaced time and time again while a blade can't, however to have hard work and money wasted isn't something that I like to see!
Check this link out!
making straight razor scales with a minimum amount of hand tools - YouTube
The black acrylic scales came out great but were just a little harder to cut out and sand.
They are by no way perfect like some of the great restorers here but these are my first attempts which i think are ok for now.
My hardest part was and still is making the wedge fir perfect and aligned, but practice makes perfect.
It is not that complicated and it feels great when you make a straight and shave with it.*****HAVE A GREAT SHAVE*****
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05-08-2013, 09:29 PM
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Nice Job !!
05-08-2013, 09:50 PM
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Thank you.
Love making straights now and that is the only way i have been shaving for about 2 months now.
Now i just need to figure out where and how to purchase funky naked blades like mycarver or mr.Lewis has.
I would love to see if i can make an awesome big blade,but for now to make the blade,that is not in my near future.
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05-08-2013, 09:53 PM
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Well, there is a lot of satisfaction in saving vintage blades, by restoring them.
You've done well the 4 you just posted.
05-09-2013, 12:43 AM
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traps98 your scales look good.
A word of caution shellac finishes are vulnerable to alcohol. Since many of us use products that contain alcohol it could be an issue.
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05-09-2013, 01:22 AM
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Thank you for the heads up.Originally Posted by Datsots
As these are my first so they are not perfect or priceless in value it is not that big of an issue for me.
But i do watch i don't soak the scales as much as i can with all the products we use and try not to submerge them in liquids as much as i can.
But thank you and it is good to know.
I use a lot of shellac as i have only learned to make wood scales and don't know what else to do to them to change the color a little bit.
I made one with acrylic which you can then use different colors but that's it for now.
Thank you again for your advice.
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06-03-2013, 09:08 PM
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I just purchased this replacement set that I hope will fit:
Marblewood Straight Razor Scale 5 8" 6 8" | eBay
If they do then I think I will love the look on my Wade and Butcher.
06-03-2013, 11:00 PM
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They look nice.
06-03-2013, 11:53 PM
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Thanks. I know you gave me a lot of info for buying everything, but I wanted to keep it simple for my first go, while still getting something nice that I liked (not just simple plastic scales that wouldn't do such an old razor justice). So I feel like this was a safe buy. Any tips for installation? I definitely shall take a look at some tutorials while I await them in the mail.
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Getting the appropriate size ball pein hammer/jewelers hammer will save you a lot of heartache. Anything above six ounces will run the risk of bending the brass/nickel silver rod if you aren't careful. I use this guy - Watchmaker's Hammer with 6 Heads
It isn't the fastest but you have a lot of control with it. You would have to try to bend the rod with this guy.
JimmyHAD:My wife told me if I bought another razor she would leave me ........ and I miss her sometimes......
