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09-23-2014, 03:52 PM #1Member
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Few restorations/modifications
Hello,
My first restoration. I made it really long time ago but now presenting here...
Russian Straight Razor: Trud Watcha Extra
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Yes. This is the same one, but I changed point and tang profile.
... to be continued...Last edited by Lewy; 09-23-2014 at 04:05 PM.
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09-23-2014, 05:04 PM #2Senior Member
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Very nice work.
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I like the green scales.
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Lewy (09-24-2014)
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09-23-2014, 09:09 PM #4
Very nice work! My Trud / labor / effort is a great shaver definitely worth the saving.
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09-23-2014, 09:31 PM #5Senior Member
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+1...Amazing work for your very 1st restoration.
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Looks great!
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09-23-2014, 10:04 PM #7Senior Member
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great job very clean looking & nice mods thinning the tail & the notch addition.
I like the green scales too are they stained wood or something else.
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Lewy (09-24-2014)
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09-24-2014, 07:46 AM #8Member
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Yes, you are right. Scales are made of stained oak wood and CA finished.
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Pins and washers - stainless steel
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09-24-2014, 02:36 PM #9Member
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Today I presenting my second modification.
Russian straight razor "WOSTOK 3"
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Scales - stained (mix of stain ang black ink) oak wood + polished CA
Stainless steel washers and pins
Changed profil of point and tang.
... to be continued ...
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09-24-2014, 02:59 PM #10Senior Member
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Very very nice!
I really like the stained wood scales, especially the green ones.
I have read that the steel used in Russian razors is very good quality but the fit and finish is rough.
Your workmanship has totally altered them for the better.Geezer likes this.
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