Thread: Smith & Hawksley's Customised

Smith & Hawksley's 8/8ths.
Took a few pictures along the way
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Satin Finish but I ended up with a polished finish.

Cut the scales from stabilised burr

Thinned them.

Drilled the pin holes / Small bit first followed by a larger bit.
Making sure they are flat.

Now I can join the scales and profile them.

Bevel the edges.

Hand sanding 400/1000/2000/3000. Red Bull Needed.

Buffed them.

Fashion a wedge.

Finished by hand

Cut the lining. Slow speed & 2 hands.

Scratch up the sides

Glue & clamp them

Flatten the scale ends. Not easy to do.

Mock up time , Blade is a little too low ,sand the wedge a bit.

Glue and clamp the wedge to the scales

A Few Finished Pictures..
Honing this was pure pleasure.
1 layer scotch tape & 1 layer Kapton gave a bevel angle of 17.3 degrees.
Full progression an the Nakayama no dilutions and a soft tomo.
The HHT is the best it can be.

A great thin even bevel.

First class work.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

First class work.

Bob

Thanks Bob

Wow, that is literally how it's done. Thanks for the tutorial-I'm still working out issues with the wedge end; just did my 1st 2 with liners; let's just say they're not quite up to your level. That stabilized burl is gorgeous-one of the finest looking razors I've seen on here in a while!

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

Wow, that is literally how it's done. Thanks for the tutorial-I'm still working out issues with the wedge end; just did my 1st 2 with liners; let's just say they're not quite up to your level. That stabilized burl is gorgeous-one of the finest looking razors I've seen on here in a while!

Cheers.. Appreciated.

Very nice work. You have great taste.

Everything about that razor is gorgeous and the work you did is fantastic. LOVE IT!

Some beautiful blades with some grand scale work, sheesh, haven't blacked out from seeing a razor in quite awhile....love it!

I gather that will be a centerpiece in your rotation?

Awesome work and great documentation.

Pete <:-}