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11-12-2008, 02:44 PM #1The Great & Powerful Oz
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Dubl Duck Special No.1 / Silky Oak scales
There's a few Aussie timbers that get called Silky Oak but this is the real deal, Grevillea Robusta.
The raw timber looks like white Oak with pink tones but darkens when oil or shellac is applied.
This one's shellac finished. Kept the original wedge, 3rd pin bush & logo.
A couple of small dark knots on one side but I don't think they detract from the look.
The duckling was a bit rough, so decided on a satin finish.
Still a little pitting and staining remains but the edge is sound.
Honed easily and shaved beautifully.
Kind of razor I like to keep but I already earmarked it for eBay so I'll go ahead with the auction...
Can't keep 'em all.“The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”
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11-12-2008, 03:00 PM #2Just one more lap...
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Beautiful work! Those scales are just gorgeous.
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11-12-2008, 04:14 PM #3At this point in time...
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Way to go Os I love that wood and it looks like a great job on the inlay
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11-12-2008, 05:23 PM #4Large Member
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Really quality finish there! I'm going to have a go at scales with some ebony soon. I like the satin finish on the blade too.
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11-12-2008, 05:31 PM #5Senior Member
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Great looking razor.
Jordan
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11-12-2008, 07:44 PM #6Senior Member
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Looks very good!
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11-12-2008, 10:24 PM #7Senior Member
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That is a great looking razor! And a fantastic set of scales to go along with it.
Having Fun Shaving
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11-13-2008, 02:11 AM #8Senior Member
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I like the looks of both the scales and blade.
Great workmanship.
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11-13-2008, 05:42 AM #9The Great & Powerful Oz
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Thanx Ben. Hope you post some pics when you're done. Always need more pics
Originally Posted by ben.mid
Thanx Glen. Didn't think the shellac would be a solid enough base for the logo so I glued to bare timber then finished. Originally Posted by gssixgun
Way to go Os I love that wood and it looks like a great job on the inlay
And a big THANX to all you guys for the support and knowledge sharing that makes SRP .
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11-13-2008, 04:51 PM #10Large Member
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If you see no photo's, it means i've made a hash of it!
Sealing the inlay is probably a better job anyway. How does shellac react to water? We used to use it as a sanding sealer on oak when i was restoring historic buildings. 60m2 of shallac'ed oak floorboards & i was high as a kite!
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