Thread: Why did he waste his time? Scales and Razors.

You are an artist, MCarver-Just beautiful work there, and thanks for posting it. (Disclaimer: I could give two %^$'s about forum politics either here, or "over there," and frankly, I think most of us fall into that category-we just want to look at razor porn!).f

Excellent work! I have read many other posts (and posted a couple) of work that people want to show case. I am happy to look at and admire your work. You are very talented. Thank you.

Beautiful work Mycarver

Just a shameful reception that I almost want to apologize for

Makes me wonder about posting restorations

Regards,
Mike

Ahhh - I had been meaning to try inlaying and your photo gave me inspiration to try it out.

What dremel piece did you use for the spine work?

You do fine work, Mycarver. It does seem that you come here to show off your fine work and garner restoration jobs.
I feel what Gugi alludes to is the fact you only comment about your work, no one elses. Yes, the workshop thread on unpinning was good, but discussion was shot down as no one can seemingly do what you do.
Do a favor. Join us! Lets see some likes and thanks. Be an actual contributing member here. It is no contest. Just sharing and discusssing.
No offense and respectfully,
Tom

Originally Posted by sharptonn

You do fine work, Mycarver. It does seem that you come here to show off your fine work and garner restoration jobs.
I feel what Gugi alludes to is the fact you only comment about your work, no one elses. Yes, the workshop thread on unpinning was good, but discussion was shot down as no one can seemingly do what you do.
Do a favor. Join us! Lets see some likes and thanks. Be an actual contributing member here. It is no contest. Just sharing and discusssing.
No offense and respectfully,
Tom

I think this was a very respectful post and a great example of how a gentleman can confront behavior without becoming offensive. Well done (again) Tom.

I think the examples of the work you did was extraordinary.

I particularly like the inlay work you did on the various scales, especially the scales on the first W&B. As far as I'm concerned, when I hire someone to restore a razor for me, I'd like the person to be able to have as wide a range of skills as possible, along with the imagination and creative ability to respond to any potential ideas I have regarding potentially doing something different/unique.

You clearly have all those skills as demonstrated, and you also clearly possess the desire to continue to expand your horizon's and increase your skills, so you keep your outlook fresh, energized, and engaged - frankly, I can't think of anything more I'd look for in hiring and trusting someone to restore and personalize a razor for me.

Excellent work!

So the rose wood scales with the ivory inlay. There is a brass pin in the middle. Is that a full third pin or is it simply for adornment? What did you use to bond the ivory to the rosewood?

Couldn't agree more! You do fine enough work...but when well over 90+++% of your posts are in this sub-forum, and only about your threads, never with a 'Thanks' given, even in your own threads, it is easy enough to see that self promotion appears to be your modus operandi. As others in this thread have said more succinctly...

As Tom says...respectfully,

WP34

Originally Posted by sharptonn

You do fine work, Mycarver. It does seem that you come here to show off your fine work and garner restoration jobs.
I feel what Gugi alludes to is the fact you only comment about your work, no one elses. Yes, the workshop thread on unpinning was good, but discussion was shot down as no one can seemingly do what you do.
Do a favor. Join us! Lets see some likes and thanks. Be an actual contributing member here. It is no contest. Just sharing and discusssing.
No offense and respectfully,
Tom

Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

Beautiful work Mycarver

Just a shameful reception that I almost want to apologize for

Makes me wonder about posting restorations

Regards,
Mike

There are 2 sides to every story. This site is all about sharing not only results, but also techniques. Only showing off, but not sharing anything is not the way to go.