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Took this Twin City out of the Himalayan Rams horn and put it in this Camel Bone with a lead wedge. Here's what it was http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...rams-horn.html This was the first time I've worked with camel bone and lead. Unlike many of my other scale designs, this one is the thinnest Ive done. The more I do the more I learn...
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I hope you enjoy...
Very nice indeed!
Far prefer these scales.
Very nice! Don't you just love the smell of camel bone. :chapeau
Huge improvement over the other scales.
Have you read my tutorial on how to make and install a lead wedge? Small details can really make a razor. Your wedge appears to be a spacer. Fit is very important. The inside area where the wedge will mate to the scales needs to be flat with no broken edges on the scales. Good that you thinned down the scale material. How thick is it? Bone is very stiff. Keeping them thin at say .090 will help them function correctly with the wedge.
Looks NICE!
If I were being SUPER critical I would shorten up the wedge end a bit....
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And as karlej says, make a WEDGE not a spacer...
I am NOT trying to be a downer...Just offering my limited advice.
All in all it is a GREAT looking piece that you should be PROUD of! :tu
Nice. I like it!
Mike
Didn't read it, but I did just that. It is a slight wedge but not to much. I remember reading someplace that bone wasn't very flexible so I didn't make a huge wedge. When I bought the bone it was already 1/8 thick before I started to sand it down.Quote:
Originally Posted by karlej
I measured the pins to be equidistance from each end. If I shorten it now, the front pin will be closer to the edge then the back pin will be. Im going to have to stare at it and see if my OCD can live with that before I cut it down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevhead
Yes it was fun stuff, almost as bad as some of the horn Ive played with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hacker7
I tossed around the idea of doing a washer less pinning, but for some reason it scared me. I kept thinking I was going to crack the bone and have to start all over.
From my calculations it would be REALLY REALLY close to the same distance if you shortened the scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suticat
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Ive compared it to several of the original blades and scales that I have. It is no longer than any of the originals. I think I'm going to just leave it alone for now. But I will think about it.
It still looks GOOD!Quote:
Originally Posted by Suticat
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Very nicely done Tim! :tu
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Thanks Mike. Talk to you soon.
BTW I used the western kami. Took a little to get used to but omg is it sharp...
Glad you liked the edge Tim...BUT, You're a braver man than me Gunga Din! :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Suticat
Great job!
Looks great..... Very clean looking!
Love those scales on that blade!
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Here's what it looks like open.
I have it so smooth and shiny that it looks very much like the new ivory scales I have setting next to it. I've not been a fan of white but these are starting to change my mind. I ordered some more camal bone flats for something. Have no ideal yet but I figure I should get it while I can.
