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03-10-2014, 01:08 PM #11
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing the video and sheet on manufaturer.
I haven't made any scales yet but seems pretty straight forward and cost of supplies used seem pretty minimal.
Heres the history.
http://strazors.com/uploads/images/a...ds_history.pdf
Its not much but some.I am very appreciative of all the knowledge and sharing each and everyone has provided me with. Look forward to future endeavors with many of you.
Gonzo
03-10-2014, 09:48 PM
#12
Well, I decided to tackle scales, bought some oak and need to work hard at them because of the hardness of the wood. I will succeed, will just take a while to thin them down. Using all hand tools and sanding. Slow tedious process. Thanks for inspiration cosperryan and Rezdog. Giving them by best shot.
I am very appreciative of all the knowledge and sharing each and everyone has provided me with. Look forward to future endeavors with many of you.
Gonzo
03-11-2014, 12:13 AM
#13
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03-11-2014, 04:05 AM
#14
Looking good Gonzo, keep up the good work!
03-11-2014, 09:23 AM
#15
Looks like you got the scales down pretty good. Nice figure in the oak. Now just final shaping and finish. What are you planning for the finish.
03-11-2014, 09:41 AM
#16
Nice work on that razor. You will enyoy him when you shave with him
03-11-2014, 10:16 AM
#17
I have been putting off making scales for a couple of razors for a few weeks now. I keep looking at pics in the workshop and getting intimidated by the level of craftsmanship but you have convinced me that it is time to just take a stab at it.
03-11-2014, 10:59 AM
#18
I needed to get a coping saw, sandpaper, and some small inexpensive clamps. Best suggestion would be don't start with oak, slow and hard wood. I have no work bench. If I can do it all by hand you can too. I traced the one old scale I had. Good luck and don't be afraid of it. Did you watch the you tube earlier in the posts in here? If not, that's what inspired me. You will succeed.
Gonzo
03-11-2014, 11:03 AM
#19
I have all the tools. I know all about oak. I made a longbow from red oak and it was tough stuff. and while functional it was not pretty. I am going to see what i can find here in Tucson material wise today. I am considering PVC. I have made bows from it so all i have to do is flatten it at see what i can do. Thanks
KG
03-11-2014, 11:18 AM
#20
Why not use double sided tape rather than the mini clamps? It will make is easier to manoevre.
Also drill the pivot and wedge holes while the two are taped together.