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    Default JR Torry in Bolivian Rosewood / Clear Acrylic

    OK, this one was an experiment of mine and after numerous test runs, two failed attempts, and many months of swearing. I finally have a completed work, it has some minor imperfections throughout but I learned so much on this one. I wanted that pearl looking tang to always be visible so I fused a window to my wood, and to keep the design balanced I went with clear Acrylic spacer at the wedge.

    I inlaid some mosaic washers I made for an added touch. Mom liked the washers so much she asked if I could cut her some earrings from the stock; who could say no to that?

    Blade: JR Torry 5/8 with MOP (possibly imitation MOP) on the tang
    Scales: Bolivian Rosewood and Clear Acrylic finished in CA Glue.
    Pins: Nickle pins with SS washers at the tang, Inlaid Mosaic washers at the wedge.
    3rd Pin: Hidden in the Scales using SS pin, SS tube covered in white plastic tube.
    Wedge: Clear Acrylic Spacer

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    This Blade had extensive cell rot damage when I rescued it...
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    Washers created by using SS and Brass pins and black epoxy.
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    Here's my parts ready to go. I had to punch the inner tang washers myself for size issues. You can also see where I inlaid SS washers on the inside of the scales to hold the hidden 3rd pin.
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    The 3rd pin had to be invisible on the outside because the placement wouldn't have looked right otherwise. I used a spacer for the wedge so the blade rested low, so I wanted a stop to catch the blade to keep the tang aligned with the acrylic which is why the 3rd pin was required.
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    Here are just more angles of the completed razor...
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    I was intriqued by the title and now I know what is was about! Unreal razor! nice work!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    I really like what you did with this, a ton of innovative ideas

    Other then the huge waste of time making the mosaics you can buy them already made,,, I am much lazier then you LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Other then the huge waste of time making the mosaics you can buy them already made,,, I am much lazier then you LOL
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    yea, that exact site is what gave me the idea, but they didn't have any that looked the way I wanted so I had to make my own.
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    Really nice looking razor. Thanks for sharing how it all went together.

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    Wow, that was quite an effort with rewarding results too. Nice work.
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    SO COOL! Man you got my wheels turning now. Fantastic job.

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    thanks for all the nice comments guys, when I started this I feared it may end up looking a little Frankenstein but I was happy with the results. Although I may have to do a few normal razors before I can attempt to out do this one.

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    Looks awesome. I'm not a big fan of the fancy washers but they seem to fall right in line with everything. Nice work.

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    Very nice job. Thanks for the post.

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