Thread: Razor Repair

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this kind of question. Please let me know if there is a more proper spot. I have a set of Thornhills that look like their previous owner tried to work on but ended up splitting the scales. I would like to have them fixed up but I do not know what is possible or probable to try to repair. Mostly the pins need to be a little tighter (I've been looking up how to do that myself but suggestions would be welcome too) but also as the pictures show the ivory scales are a bit worse for wear. How much can be done and who is good with ivory? Thanks.

Hmmm...this will most definitely get more attention in the Workshop.

That's a beautiful set. It would be a shame to lose that ivory. I'm kinda stymied....part of me says keep it all original, and part of me says pull off all the scales and get someone to make a new matching 7 day set.

I just don't know. ..... ah, it's agony really. It was the last pic that caused me to waver.

Originally Posted by Maxi

Hmmm...this will most definitely get more attention in the Workshop.

That's a beautiful set. It would be a shame to lose that ivory. I'm kinda stymied....part of me says keep it all original, and part of me says pull off all the scales and get someone to make a new matching 7 day set.

I just don't know. ..... ah, it's agony really. It was the last pic that caused me to waver.

1 plus to that! Exactly. I would just leave them alone. Nice set!

You could line them,,, sorta like this




This set was done with a .080 thick piece of G-10 to keep the weight and thickness inline

Originally Posted by gssixgun

You could line them,,, sorta like this




This set was done with a .080 thick piece of G-10 to keep the weight and thickness inline

I do not know what g-10 is. Sort of a film covering? Excuse my ignorance.

Is there a way I could move the thread to the workshop or should I just start over?

One of the Mods will probably do it.

Just watched some videos on tightening your scales. Grabbed a spoon, hammer and fingernail and 3 of them are already snugged up nicely. Thanks much.

Originally Posted by bmilesmiles

Just watched some videos on tightening your scales. Wrabbed a spoon, hammer and fingernail and 3 of them are already snugged up nicely. Thanks much.

I think anyone here can tell you your best option would be to send it to GSsixgun as he has created some of the nicest razors and done some of the best repairs on this site. Just my two cents. Good luck

Thanks Grizzley. I will be putting in a bid request with a couple of the guys on her soon.