ATOR in Midnight acrylic

An ERN Ator has been high on my must have list for a long time, and a few months ago I finally found one in a local Antique store.
One of the scales was broken at the wedge end, but they weren't the originals anyway.
I printed out a scale template from the PDF file that's on the WIKI page somewhere and made a new set in midnight acrylic that should be very close to the original Ator shape.
The wedge is cow bone, S/Steel washers on Nickel Silver pins
The blade was hand sanded to a near mirror finish.

Before:
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After:
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Thanks fellas
Grant

Nice job on the blade and the scales. That's a neat acrylic.

Very nice Baldy love the shape and colour of the new scales a lot better
Job well done

Nice work getting the shape right for an Ator. That swoop is necessary for that blade, I think!
Good-looking razor! :nj

Good show with your scales, baldy. The Ator is a fine razor and deserves the handsome scales you have made for it.

That's one handsome razor... nice work!

What progression did you use for sanding the blade?

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Originally Posted by Dzanda

That's one handsome razor... nice work!

What progression did you use for sanding the blade?

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Don't tell him! :nono: He is thinking of sanding the blade of his shorty Ator! His warranty will be voided! :deal: :roflmao
That peening hammer is sweet! :D

Very nice job! I really like the slight curve to the scales. Just shows what is possible WITHOUT power tools for cleaning up blades.:rock:

Congrats Baldy. I too am looking for an ATOR. Enjoy your fine restoration............:beer2:

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Originally Posted by Dzanda

What progression did you use for sanding the blade?

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To be honest I dont remember exactly, but it would have been something like: 320, 400, 600, 800, 1200, 2000, a couple of grades of micromesh, then some Autosol polish.
Grant

Beautifully done. I love the blade profile and your scales just make it all a great package.

Great restoration! As always. ATOR is the best by ERN.

Awesome restore Grant, the finished razor is spectacular. I liked your little hammer so much, I bought one at a roadside sale the other day, just so I could polish it up like you do.

Thanks
Bob

Great Job !! Awesome razor I love the lines !

Love the razor and those stunning scales make it a Home Run! Congratulations.

The acrylic looks very nice. Does it come from woodpenpro?
What did you think of the smell when shaping it?