Thread: SidneyKidney's first resto attempt (please be kind!)

OK guys here it is. I have yet to get the scales engraved but other than that its completed. This was a long time coming. Thanks go to AaronX for ongoing support and advice, gxsixgun for his pro pins and pinning advice, gugi for his support and many others for your encouragement. This is my very first attempt so be gentle but do give me any pointers and advice. Its most welcome.

Sandy



The blade is a brand new wapi blade purpose bought from wojtec who sells them without scales as well. My scales are made of mahogony with a pine spacer. The pins are brass and the plaque will be enscribed 'SRP:UK'. This is to be a prize at the first SRP:UK meet up in 15 days time.














So there you go.... what do you think?

I think it is good. I am about to finish my second resto, and it is light years better than my first. So I think you're going to be on track for some good stuff. My input would be to file the edges of the brass plate, A. round the corners so it is more of an elongated oval, and B. sand the edges of the plate creating a tapered bevel that blends nicely with the scales. Overall, looks good!

Amazing job, Watson!

Good to know all that blood, sweat, tears, cursing, brainache & late nights in chat have paid off beautifully

I very much like that I get credit for doing absolutely nothing

Ah you mean what about the razor

Nice work Sandy .... the Sclaes really turn the wapi into a fantastic looking little razor now

I'll have my scales in Pink Giraffe wood please , just stick them in a bottle and sail them over the river

nice work .... Garry

Originally Posted by Ditch Doc

File the edges of the brass plate, A. round the corners so it is more of an elongated oval, and B. sand the edges of the plate creating a tapered bevel that blends nicely with the scales. Overall, looks good!

I think you are correct here Doc. Of everything about this razor I think its the plate that lets it down. I wish i'd taken more time over it, but live and learn. Also I should have taken time over the spacer more. That way I wouldn't have to use wod filler, creating the two-tone effect. I'll know better for next time.

Thank you all for your comments, keep them coming. Spike-if you win it in 2 weeks I forbid you from letting Silver turn it into a PCR. Garry- wtf is giraffe wood? I presume you make that up... and gugi- if you dont want the credit thats fine, but you did help with advice and moral support.

Oops .. Dyed Giraffe Bone I meant Or a nice birds eye maple .. :-)

I was in wood heaven there ...

I rather like the two tone wedge look!

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

Thank you all for your comments, keep them coming. Spike-if you win it in 2 weeks I forbid you from letting Silver turn it into a PCR.

HA!!! And what if I win the coveted blade Sir? Who will stop me then?!

Very nice job though, well done Sir Sidney.

Good one Sidney, lets hope it goes to a WELSH winner.......!!!!

Nos da, mynd i'r gwely nawr!

Mark.....
(Swansea)