How to peen and unpeen a Straight razor

[@dpompian]

Straight to the point without too much talk. Well done and thank you!

[@j.mahoney1178]

My pleasure.🙂

[@dappershaves]

very good video, best wishes regards dapper shaves

[@everettwhite9874]

Just smiling when I see masters who make their work look so easy. Thank you sir for sharing your video.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you, Everett have a good day.

[@Cybersomnia]

Thank you, sir. Recently bought my first straight razor, it's a vintage one from 1967. I thought it would be a fun project to restore it

[@j.mahoney1178]

Pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@shaneorme2721]

Thankyou for putting this clip up, I'm just in the process of putting new scales on my straight, thumbs up my friend

[@j.mahoney1178]

My pleasure Shane, glad to be of help to you.

[@michalfoldesi4025]

Thank you sir! Razor unpinned, everything is ready for peening, I'm quite confident now.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you, Michal.

[@signaturerush]

Nice, I have a sun ray razor straight razor that has a chip on part of it and sometimes the blade comes loose.Drives me mad. At least now I have kind of an idea how changing handles works. Im gonna try and make a handle made of horn.

[@elvis459]

Hi, where do you get supplies and what exactly are they called? I've looked for rivet wire and washers and can't find anything?

[@j.mahoney1178]

You can buy the 1/16 or 1.5mm bar from lots of suppliers, just google the 1.5mm brass bar something will turn up, and micro washers in the USA sell the small washers. www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=658

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

So nerve-wracking this process for me. I spent a lot of time making two sets of scales for vintage razors. One is made of padauk wood and the other is cherry. They started at 1/8" but they're now in the 1/16" range at the thickest. I slightly concaved the inside and convexed the outside. Put a shellac finish on them both. Made brass and nickel silver spacers that I slightly angled to adjust for the flex. I am going to use a dome type collar for the brass and a standard washer for the nickel silver. A lot of tedious hand work went into them and now I need to take a hammer to them. I have a 4oz peening hammer so it is very light but it's nerve wracking.

[@manishbhoola]

Wonderful video. Can you suggest a good online place to get cheap acrylic or Resin scales to practice?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you, If you put in a general search Razor scales on eBay there will be plenty to look at, good luck.:-)

[@nitro74cs]

Great Video Jamie, you made it look easy. Thanks for sharing this.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you, Cem, I'm pleased you like the video.

[@jonathanfriedlander3111]

Great skills thanks for passing it on. Where do you purchase new washers from ?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks, Jonathan, here's the link for the washers. www.microfasteners.com/fwss0-0-narrow-washer-s-s-i.d.-.062xo.d..125x-thk-.017.html

[@bearskintunic8218]

Great video! Where can I get washers and pins for a decent price?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Cheers, click the link. maggardrazors.com/collections/straight-razors/products/razor-pinning-kit-silver-1-16-rod-with-washers-for-10-razors

[@nazgulonabudget4429]

What diametre rod are you using ? Can i use any (right size ) rod or would u suggest i use actual razor pin? Thank you much appreciate!

[@j.mahoney1178]

Nazgul, I use either Nickel Silver or brass, the diameter I use is either 1/16 imperial or 1.5mm metric.

[@elstukov]

This video is gold! Thank you sir!

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you, ElStukov.

[@senpai16]

That was very helpful sir, Thank ya!

[@j.mahoney1178]

My pleasure Sir.🙂

[@mamu1085]

This was very helpful and just the information I needed, thank you.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you.🙂

[@robertgolden1080]

Great video! Where do you get the washers and pins?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks, Robert. www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=658

[@kleraudio]

Thanks so much for this video! Is the bottom pin the same exact thing but without the internal washers? Same parts and all?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Yes, the exact same pin and washers.

[@jds4935]

Dear Lord, how much does that hammer weigh? Thx!

[@j.mahoney1178]

About 4 1/2 oz.

[@jds4935]

@@j.mahoney1178 thank you very much!!

[@igordzuro4353]

Maestro. Very very good job. Thank you for elevating my peening skills. Always used a straight hammer. Now I'll know better !

[@j.mahoney1178]

Always pleased to help if I can.

[@Intrlde]

Great video brother. Nice Skx007 BTW.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you, pleased you found the video informative.

[@glebz7294]

Thank you for showing this method! I am about to tune my shavette and your example is just what I need :)

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks.

[@johnbuggy9121]

Is the flush cutter a Fujiya 90s - 110?

[@j.mahoney1178]

I can't say because I purchased it many years ago, all I can remember is that it wasn't cheap and it was from Japan, sorry.

[@charlesdavis9937]

I have my great grandfathers straight razor and one of the scales is broken. I want to replace them both.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Charles, hope the video helps you.

[@beejayshaving197]

Well done sir.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks Beejay.

[@schizoautist]

found this looking up "how to shave peen" thanks bro

[@j.mahoney1178]

My pleasure.

[@sein033]

Thank you so much for this information but i really need to know where to find the peens and on what name should i search ? if someone can please help .

[@j.mahoney1178]

Look in Maggard straight razor supplies for pins and washers.

[@chrismonroe6691]

Please can you explain why it wouldn’t end up centered? Mine are always off

[@j.mahoney1178]

Chris, there can be a few reasons for this, firstly you may have a slight warp in the scales secondly there could be a slight twist in the tang, and thirdly if you do not peen the pin correctly you could cause the pin to twist and throw the blade out of alignment.

[@vasilismanatos8288]

May i ask how you ask these washers?

[@j.mahoney1178]

www.microfasteners.com/fwss0-0-narrow-washer-s-s-i.d.-.062xo.d..125x-thk-.017.html

[@williamlaster7219]

What size pins do you use?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Either 1/16 imperial, or 1.5mm metric.

[@williamlaster7219]

@@j.mahoney1178 Thank you for the reply. Your videos help me a lot repairing my straight razor. I'm getting the materials to attach some walnut scales and mirror polish my blade.

[@fabrizioscozzese4561]

I am going soo to try myself and I foud this video very well made. Thanks!

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you.

[@michaelshults7675]

I have replied on the video before, but this is the best peening video I seen! I got a question. I'm going to buy me a new peening hammer. Are you familiar with a chasing hammer? The head weight is 3oz. One side has a small round smooth peen and the other side has a fully round, domed and smooth 1" in diameter on the other side. So you think this would be a good peening hammer? By the way I've watched your honing videos, and you hone some impressive edges. I'm a newbie at honing and just got my stones, and I could sure use some pointers. Are they anyway I can contact you by email or on the shaving forums? Good info Sir!

[@j.mahoney1178]

Hi Michael, I have not used a chasing hammer, I have a very old vintage ball peen hammer, being a Carpenter by trade I know what a chasing hammer is, so I would say to you If you are happy with this hammer to go ahead and buy it.

[@michaelshults7675]

@@j.mahoney1178 Thanks for the reply. I'm a mason by trade. So are you on the shaving forums?

[@j.mahoney1178]

@@michaelshults7675 Yes I'm a Mentor on an American forum the SRP, I also post on the UK forum called against the grain, on the US forum I'm known as celticcrusader although everyone knows me as Jamie. sharprazorpalace.com/forum.php www.atgshaving.com/

[@michaelshults7675]

@@j.mahoney1178 Thanks Sir!

[@petehotoff3715]

Pleasure to watch that job been gone, thank you

[@j.mahoney1178]

Pete, I hope you found it useful.

[@jfangio9260]

Great video.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks.:-)

[@adamchurvis1]

Nicely done, sir.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thank you Adam.:-)

[@kittrainbow7]

Excellent tutorial, thanks.

[@j.mahoney1178]

thank you.

[@GdaySport]

Where can you get the brass pin kits in the UK?

[@j.mahoney1178]

I'm not sure I buy them from the US.

[@svenait9990]

This is very useful Great video - thanks for posting.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks for watching.:-)

[@leftdtackle75]

Where did you get washers that small?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Here follow the link. www.microfasteners.com/fwss0-0-narrow-washer-s-s-i.d.-.062xo.d..125x-thk-.017.html

[@michaelshults7675]

@@j.mahoney1178 great video Sir! Is the outer washer a size #0? So what size is the inner/wider washer?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Well, you could use the #00 next size up, and if you wanted you could lightly hammer them on your anvil to make them thinner.

[@michaelshults7675]

Hey again. I see that they sell #0 wide washers also . www.microfasteners.com/fwbw0-0-wide-flat-washers-brass.html Would these #0 wide washers be ideal for the inner washers? Thanks, Mike

[@j.mahoney1178]

Yes, they would work, as I said you could slightly increase the size if you lightly hammered them on an Anvil.

[@nicholasstephenson573]

for some reason my pins keep cracking. I have tied to anneal them but it made no difference. have you any ideas?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Without knowing your source my guess I would start with the brass pins, buy from a different supplier, there are many suppliers out there either 1/16 or 1.5mm both will do the job.

[@CoolRestorations]

Thank you for you video, it will help alot of people. I have dont mine a little differently 👍🏻👀

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks.

[@shelbye1199]

Thank you sir for a wonderful video. I feel I can do this now.

[@j.mahoney1178]

www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=658

[@Joshua-o6g9b]

Thank you so much!!

[@j.mahoney1178]

My pleasure, I hope you picked up a few tips.

[@xansgomes7492]

I like your watch, seiko diver?

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks. :-)

[@page76metalcraft19]

You should have another camera set up zoomed in close to the pin as your pinning it so people can see better the process.

[@j.mahoney1178]

I think it's a pretty straightforward process for a practical-minded person, not too difficult to achieve.

[@page76metalcraft19]

@@j.mahoney1178 .... Agreed for those of us that have mechanical ability and experience with tools but for a first-timer it might be good to see what part of the peen hits what part of the pin and how hard and what they should expect once the hammer hits the pin. . Just a suggestion good luck with your channel.

[@OrcinusLaryngologist]

Watch your eye with those flush cutters! 😅

[@j.mahoney1178]

Very true, I should add, please wear safety glasses, the speed the metal can leave those cutters will definitely give your eyes a nasty injury.

[@dappershaves]

that can be nasty flying off imto eye. best wishes regards dapper shaves

[@j.mahoney1178]

@@dappershaves Thanks, and have a good day.🙂

[@joshfraser3991]

I am almost done my scale. Where can i find the coper silver nickle pins and washers?

[@j.mahoney1178]

You can buy the 1/16 brass bar from ebay just put in a general search. www.microfasteners.com/fwss0-0-narrow-washer-s-s-i.d.-.062xo.d..125x-thk-.017.html

[@j.mahoney1178]

Hi Josh, you can buy the 1/16th nickel silver bar on eBay just put in a general search, plus the links for washers I've posted in my other comments.

[@m1k4c]

Do you have any advice for materials to use for pins? I've been using 1.6mm (1/16") silver nickel, but I can't find that stuff easily and it's expensive online - since it's only sold in "straight razor pinning kits". I bought some brass rod, but found it to be too hard and too brittle for the job - apparently not all brass is made equal. I have one Nazi Solingen - it was actually "liberated" together with conc.camp Jasenovac prisoners, belonged to a Croatian officer - and the handle was in very bad shape, eventually it broke, so I would like to restore it purely for historical reasons. I don't want to pay 50$ for some mammoth horn, tusk, dick scales, even less I want to pay 10$ for few washers and a piece of wire, I don't wanna do it just out of principle.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Hi, Here's a supplier just follow the link. maggardrazors.com/collections/straight-razors?pf_t_restoration_supply=restoration%3APinning+Kits

[@jxinx6812]

You forgot the part where you close your eyes tight before you squeeze the pliers.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Yes indeed, very rarely, but yes on the rare occasion you can break a scale.

[@RonMack07]

I thank you for sharing Sir I’m installing my first replacement scales this week.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Good luck, Ronald.:-)

[@cv600rr]

I like to slightly peen one side of the pin before assembly. This keeps the washer in place during assembly.

[@j.mahoney1178]

I usual peen one side of the pin, if you look at my videos you will see a video I made showing you a method how to do this.

[@marcoc3689]

very good but can you put a video tutorial for changing handle on Shavette Parker Sr1??? It a very famous and common shavette!!! His hande is horrible And I would like to change but the procedure is different ! no pins standard. There are pins and holes! Look at that!

[@j.mahoney1178]

Sorry, I don't own or change the handles on Shavettes.

[@oliverdimarcello2582]

where do you buy the peen and washers from?

[@j.mahoney1178]

www.microfasteners.com/fwss0-0-narrow-washer-s-s-i.d.-.062xo.d..125x-thk-.017.html

[@lucasbousser248]

NIce, thanks a lot.

[@j.mahoney1178]

My pleasure.

[@alfredoroldanmunoz4131]

Nice video, thank you.

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks Alfredo.

[@mariusionescu1739]

Who made the flash cutter?

[@j.mahoney1178]

No name made in Japan.

[@frankmaggard3205]

Very nice cool I'm a maker all so you have it cool bro 👍👍👍👌👍👌👌👍

[@stokermeister3]

Where can a person get the pins? I'm just trying to make a new handle for one of the straight razors I have and at the moment I am not having any luck with making a handle 😩😭

[@j.mahoney1178]

You can buy them many places model shops or just google 1/16 brass bar, you can also buy them from Maggards shaving supplies.

[@frederickbrooks4054]

Ebay has several but take your time before you buy. The reason being are prices, quantity, and types of washers.

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

SKX Detected

[@j.mahoney1178]

?

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

@@j.mahoney1178 Seiko SKX007. It's a classic in automatic watches.

[@j.mahoney1178]

@@tiberiu_nicolae Yes indeed, and it's a Japanese made SKX007.

[@barrykelly2722]

Liked

[@alessandrothugknifeforhate4517]

cool

[@j.mahoney1178]

Thanks Alessandro.