1st re-scale; Winchester razor

About a week ago I bought this WINCHESTER razor at a local antique shop for $12. One of the plastic scales was broken, and the blade needed a little polishing, otherwise it was in good shape. I figured it was a good candidate for my first attempt at re-scaling, and this is the result. Scale material is maple, with walnut wedge. Washers are pop rivet heads and the brass rod came from the local hobby store. After assembly, I honed it and was impressed with its hair-popping goodness.

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I like that you went simple with the design. It works really well with a name like Winchester! Enjoy the shave! We look forward to seeing your next project.

Very nice work! That's a sharp looking razor!

It seems most Winchesters need better scales. Solid and rustic! :chapeau

The scales look pretty good with a nice contrast between the maple and the walnut. Sounds like it honed up real nice for you too.

Bob

Very nice restore!!
Rail anvil too!!

Ray

Nice job for a first try.
Might I suggest an improvement?
Stop by a train hobby shop and ask for 0-80 washers. Or else order from microfasteners.com

Nice job! :tu

Pretty nice for a first go! Very clean looking and it's good to hear it takes a keen edge. Have to agree about getting some washers - that's the only thing that detracts from the overall good looks.

Nice resto.

The first restore is always exciting, nice work!

~Tall Guy

Yep, I agree, the rivet heads will eventually have to go. I just ordered some #0 stainless and brass washers from Microfasteners. What I have currently is a workable straight razor (with the rivets heads), but they will be replaced in due time with proper washers.
Thanks fellas, for telling me what I needed to hear.

Looks great honestly, I'll be happy if my first restore looks as good. Think I'm gonna buy a belt sander next week and try my hand at it.

Very nice first restore, congrats!

I can also vouch for microfasteners, they have made my first couple of attempts so much easier (especially when it comes to centering the blade).

Nice!!! I like it! I am learning alot here! Soon i will be making my own scales! :)