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06-22-2016, 01:27 AM #1
Wm Greaves & Sons faux frame back
I recently finished up this project. I took my time and followed a lot of advice from what I've read on SRP. The steel had some pits and I worked those by hand. The scales were shot; the new ones are Caribbean Rosewood with a Butternut wedge sanded to 2000 and then simply worked with tung oil. I made the collars using a method I read on an older post something like "domed washer ala vlad". I'm really happy with the result and I'm enjoying shaving with it. Many thanks to the master craftsmen who've been kind enough to share their knowledge here.
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06-22-2016, 01:35 AM #2
It's a Rattler-grind. Nothing frameback about it! Seems you have done an exemplary job.
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I rest my case.
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xiaotuzi (06-22-2016)
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06-22-2016, 01:42 AM #3
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Thanked: 2284Ya that looks really good! You did a great job with the scales and cleaning up the blade. Enjoy it!
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06-22-2016, 01:43 AM #4
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06-22-2016, 01:53 AM #5
Just being picky You kept the lines on the blade and did not blow out the tang stamp.
I can imagine lots of hand work.
It looks quite nice."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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06-22-2016, 02:02 AM #6
I recently acquired a Greaves Frame Back in blonde horn scales, I can't post pics as I'm away from home. Those old Greaves are some mighty fine shaving Sheffield razors, I love mine!
Fantastic job you did on that one. How does she shave?"If You Knew Half of What I Forgot You Would Be An Idiot" - by DoughBoy68
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xiaotuzi (06-22-2016)
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06-22-2016, 02:21 AM #7
That sounds awesome, I'd like to see it. I'm really happy with the shave...now. The first couple were not special, it still needed some dialing in and I had been using a little ERN 5/8 hollow ground for a little while just before so it was an adjustment for sure. But it seems to be the case that if I just stick with a razor for say like a week, be patient, eliminate variables, tinker and keep trying I get great shaves in the end. It's such a rewarding process.
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06-23-2016, 09:08 PM #8
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06-22-2016, 02:08 AM #9
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Thanked: 98Very Nice work, it all works with that rattler. The Rosewood gives it the Old time warmth of natural scales, it's a keeper.
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06-23-2016, 12:42 PM #10
Thanks, yeah I feel like the tung oil helps keep the warmth of the wood and depth of grain. This rosewood was oily to begin with, the dark streaks kept staining my fingers as I worked it. I've also had good results in the past using shellac to keep that warm, good-in-the-hands feeling. But other times I've gone with CA when I was in the mood for something shiny and crisp and been really happy with that too.