Thread: Oh Nooooo

Originally Posted by outback

Your absolutely right, Roy.
I even go to the point of making sure the inside of the scales get a coat, as well as doing the outside with a oil based sealant, of some sorts.

Whew! That's good to hear.

Yep. I do like Mike. In the holes and the insides with a couple coats of CA. Wood can be fun to use. And since this s your first set id recommend buying enogh for a couple sets. Mistakes are made when starting out. Even if you get them right the first time you will be hooked and will be wanting to do more. Hell, buy lots and different types. Its a lot of fun after you figure out all the details. And read up on wedge making. Its easy but can be a PITA at first to get right.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Glen am I correct or don't you use a couple of drops of super glue in the holes in wooden scales to help harden that area up for pinning or am I on drugs?

You are right about the CA, I can't answer about the drugs LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf5XAfuoqS8

@dpompian.. I was also feeling a little down last week when i posted that I dropped my Koraat in the sink and broke a scale.. i posted a pic and a number of my SR shaving brothers pointed out how lucky i was to not destroy the blade... Blade is wrapped into box and ready to ship to Glen.. I do feel for you though because of how old the razor is and assuming those were original scales. . SMW

Yes they were the original scales and they were even engraved with a decorative pattern with the date Dec 25 1906. I would guess the razor was given to someone for Christmas way back when. As you pointed out the blade is still good and it will live to shave another day which is nice because this razor really shaves great and sharpens easily.

David

You can absolutely use cocobolo. I have done a number of scale sets in coco, rosewood, bocote, ebony, etc. All the tropical hardwoods can look beautiful on a razor, especially if they have a nice grain figuring and are well-finished.