Morning B&B fam. Can anyone out there tell by looking at this razor what size replacement scales this would take? These have cracked with age and need replacement. Thanks in advance!
Sizing up this razor
- Thread starter Thebestshave
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It seems like 5/8 razor. Any Dovo scales 5/8 or 11/16 will do.
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Some scale sellers will advertise a recommended size razor for best fit. Doesn’t hurt to contact the seller when in doubt as well.
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Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
Trace the razor on paper, including pivot hole. Draw scale around it, leaving space for the wedge and a little bit for clearance. Measure what you got, and there's your length. Most replacement scales are way too long. Not a terrible thing, since you can always trim the length. You need to know the drop, too. Draw a line on your paper between the center of the big end radius to che center of the small end radius. From the small end, measure along that line to the closest point to the heel of the razor. At that point, measure down to the heel point and add about 1/8" and that is your drop. Some replacement scales will have insufficient drop, and the heel will stick out through the bottom of the scales. You can sort of fix that with a thinner wedge, but better to have scales with plenty of drop in the first place. Obviously, the wider the blade, the bigger the drop. The scales can be made wider for a bigger drop, or with a deeper curve, whichever.
Usually when I make scales, I lay out a small circle for the pivot end, then a big circle for the big end. The distance between the two centers, I double for the curve radius. I draw an arc of that radius, positioned where it contacts the top of the two circles. Then another arc of same radius, positioned where it contacts the two bottom circles. Double check with the razor, for proper drop and toe clearance. Then I got my pattern, which I glue to two slabs of scale material, and cut it slightly slightly oversize, and sand down to the line. Wa Lah. rough scale blanks.
Usually when I make scales, I lay out a small circle for the pivot end, then a big circle for the big end. The distance between the two centers, I double for the curve radius. I draw an arc of that radius, positioned where it contacts the top of the two circles. Then another arc of same radius, positioned where it contacts the two bottom circles. Double check with the razor, for proper drop and toe clearance. Then I got my pattern, which I glue to two slabs of scale material, and cut it slightly slightly oversize, and sand down to the line. Wa Lah. rough scale blanks.
