Thread: George Brittain.

Originally Posted by macrob

ajkenne,decraew, this scales are approx. 3mm thick. I wanted to make them that thick because the blade is big and heavy. But i made similiar scales for SFK Wapienica before and they were much thinner.
I think both pieces of wood were 1.5 -2mm thick. Both same thickness.

That is about what I figured. Anything thicker than that they tend to look clunky IMHO. These are just the right size for the blade you used. Like I said earlier, you have inspired me to try something similar using different stabilized woods but dark and light. Will use a some power tools plus some progressive hand sanding. Will see how it turns out..... Thanks again

Ditto Ajkenne I too feel like trying this technique on a set in the future.
Nice work and finished razor macrob, really top shelf!

They are definitely something to be desired.
Thank you for the information Macrob

Originally Posted by ajkenne

That is about what I figured. Anything thicker than that they tend to look clunky IMHO. These are just the right size for the blade you used. Like I said earlier, you have inspired me to try something similar using different stabilized woods but dark and light. Will use a some power tools plus some progressive hand sanding. Will see how it turns out..... Thanks again

Here is my power tool version and progressive hand sanding of Buckeye Burl over Claro Walnut. Made two sets. Couldn't help myself. Now to fine a deserving blade.......Thanks again macrob, Austin

I was so inspired these scales that I raced out to the workshop and laminated some queen ebony and Huon pine. I hope to be able to post the results when it's finished (I've shaped the scales and am now at the wedge glue-up stage). I hope to find a nice little 5/8 Sheffield blade to go in it!