[gssixgun]

Guys just a quick search on e-bay shows plenty of bench vises under $10 and if you have swap meets or flea markets you can buy them for $5 all day long....
I would really suggest picking one up cheap if at all possible, they really make razor work much easier....

That being said, if you have other ways of doing it using even more common tools please post the pics...


I will also post a pic of an actually pinning block which is basically a 3/4 inch thick piece of steel with a 3/32 hole drilled through it... anybody with a drill press will do that for you, if you buy them the bit
They usually end up costing more than a vise when it's all said and done, and they don't do as much....

[littlesilverbladefromwale]

Thanks Glen, those rcbs reloading dies are better than those Lee ones aren't they?
What calibre are you reloading there?

[gssixgun]

Originally Posted by oldblades

Very well put together Glen. If I did not know how to do it ,I would after viewing the thread.
Thanks


btw 7mm mag in the bakground

Originally Posted by littlesilverbladefromwale

Thanks Glen, those rcbs reloading dies are better than those Lee ones aren't they?
What calibre are you reloading there?

OK OK I'll go double check, but I think they are 7mm Rem Mags with Barnes X bullets on there, I was loading some custom loads for a couple of guys up here, and I can't remember which those are, either .300 win mag or 7mm.... Next time I'll make sure to get one of the custom rifles in the background, and really get ya going..... I forget a lot of us straight shavers are gun nutz too......

Yes the RCBS I like better for loading rifle calibers, I use Lee and Lyman for most of my handgun calibers....

[littlesilverbladefromwale]

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Yes the RCBS I like better for loading rifle calibers, I use Lee and Lyman for most of my handgun calibers....

Ditto when I had a UK licence

[McShaverson]

..*stares in awe*.... WOW.............

I aswell would just like to say thank you

Kevin

[rinkia]

I'm trying to restore partially a solingen puma razor and this is really helpful!!!!
Thank You so much
I was thinking to use small blind screw nut but this is better!!!
Now I can think to wood...

[Buckler]

I hate to be the 101th person to say it but that was awsome!
So help full.
Thankyou!

+Buckler

[mbhodges]

Thanks! I was just wondering how to do this and came across this. It is a great resource thanks for taking the time to illustrate this. Thanks!!!!

[waitasecun]

I'm confused, you only pit the pin through one scale? was this just to demonstrate? normally you would put the blade and the other scale on too yes? Thanks and sorry for my ignorance....

[gssixgun]

Originally Posted by waitasecun

I'm confused, you only pit the pin through one scale? was this just to demonstrate? normally you would put the blade and the other scale on too yes? Thanks and sorry for my ignorance....

No problem it is a legitimate question....
Yes I just did a quick pining on a set of scales for a demonstration, as I wasn't ready to actually pin a razor while I was taking pics... That is actually a set of scales in the pic... Normally in between the scales you would have three things... Two thin washers called "bearing" or "thrust" washers for the razor to ride on, and the razor itself....
Some of the vintage razors did not use these but most did, I always use thrust washers when I build scales....
Hope that answers your questions!!!!

[biggbadwulff]

Do you have any tips on how to get the locking collars off without scratching the scales? I'm using a file too but I keep hitting my wooden scales. I've tried putting a thick paper between the scales and the handle, but is there an easier way?

[gssixgun]

Originally Posted by biggbadwulff

Do you have any tips on how to get the locking collars off without scratching the scales? I'm using a file too but I keep hitting my wooden scales. I've tried putting a thick paper between the scales and the handle, but is there an easier way?

I know that everyone will roll their eyes at this one, but yes Electrical tape over the whole pin, works pretty darn good at this too.... Some people use a Dremel cutoff wheel and cut across the pin like a slotted screw, and that pops the lock washer off, me I was never that good at doing it that way.....

[biggbadwulff]

That sounds like the perfect thing to do. Tape is cheap and simple.