Okay, guys, here's the story. I picked up a Joseph Allen & Sons 5/8 wedge at our local, friendly online auction for less than $10 shipped. The blade is in better condition than I had expected. There is some light rust on the back side that should polish out nicely. The edge will need some hone work since the razor looks to have been used as a pocket knife at some point. Even so, there are only very tiny nicks. There is no pitting and only a couple of minor, what appear to be, water spots.
The scales need to be replaced, which brings me to my questions.
1) How do I remove the old pins? Drill them out?
2) Where can I find new pins?
3) Is there a place where I can find some reasonable priced, decent replacement scales online? I live in a remote area of eastern MT, and I do not have the means to fabricate my own scales. I'm only here for a year, and I did not bring any serious wood-working tools. I have a cordless drill and a circular saw...hardly worthy of intricate wood work.
I want this to be a shaver, not a show piece, so keep that in mind.
I will post some pics after work if y'all would like to see them. In the mean time, I would greatly appreciate your input.
The scales need to be replaced, which brings me to my questions.
1) How do I remove the old pins? Drill them out?
2) Where can I find new pins?
3) Is there a place where I can find some reasonable priced, decent replacement scales online? I live in a remote area of eastern MT, and I do not have the means to fabricate my own scales. I'm only here for a year, and I did not bring any serious wood-working tools. I have a cordless drill and a circular saw...hardly worthy of intricate wood work.
I want this to be a shaver, not a show piece, so keep that in mind.
I will post some pics after work if y'all would like to see them. In the mean time, I would greatly appreciate your input.