Thread: My first set of scales and first resto attempt.

I finally finished a set of scales. This first razor (5/8 stainless J.A. Henckels) was the very first razor I bought. It was slightly tarnished and had standard yellow plastic scales. I polished up the blade, and made new scales. They are brass lined, Olive wood, with brass pins, and collars made from 3/32 brass tubing. It was also my first CA finish.

The second razor (5/8 Bengall square point) I decided not to sand all the pitting off to try and preserve the etching. I took it completely apart and was able to save the washers, and pewter wedge. The buffalo horn handles were badly warped and dried out. I boiled them in water and soked them in boot oil over night. I then sanded them lightly starting at 400 Grit up to 2000. I think it really cleaned up nice.

Thanks to Joe Chandler for supplying the wood, Bill for his wonderful CD, Toxxik for his sanding bands, and everyone else for inspiring me. I am still working on taking pictures. I am happy with these, but they do not really show the spit shine on the scales. I have three more blades in the works, and rough cut scales for them. I wish I would have taken before pictures of these razors. I listed both razors on Ebay as I am attempting to raise money to get my own custom Chandler.