My first restoration...

**rrp1501** · 04-14-2009, 06:46 PM

Well here it is, My first attempt at restoring a razor. It's a Keen Kutter 5/8 that was really pitted and rusted. The scales are palm wood that I stabilized myself. I used about 20-30 coats of CA, thin Hyperbond from Rabid Models.com. I used #0-80 hex head brass screws and brass flat washers for the pins and put a 1/4" mosaic pin inlayed on the scales. I know the front pins are way off, but I messed up drilling the hole, twice! I can't drill in a straight line or draw one either! Got to get a drill press! Forgot to take a pic of the wedge. It's a piece of American Holly. The white of the Holly is a good contrast to the palm wood. I also used nylon #0 washers for spacers on the pivot. I was really proud of it until I looked at some of the razors you all restored, but it is my first attempt and I have alot of room for improvement. Oh well, it's going to my brother-in-law for a present anyhow. More to come and most definitely better! Thanks for looking and God Bless you all!

**Paddington** · 04-14-2009, 07:02 PM

I think it's a damn fine first try! I would certainly be proud.

**coachmike** · 04-14-2009, 07:45 PM

Great job! Nice scales to go with the blade.

**Philadelph** · 04-15-2009, 01:43 PM

Looks like a great job on the CA. Congrats!

**Utopian** · 04-15-2009, 02:27 PM

That is way too nicely done to go to a brother in law! I really like the shape you gave the scales. If this is your first attempt, you will do some amazing work once you get that drill press.

**xman** · 04-15-2009, 08:45 PM

Great start Ramon!

X

**just1nsturm** · 04-16-2009, 03:12 AM

That looks great. I hope when I get finished with my first restoration, it looks that good.

**Mike7120** · 04-16-2009, 03:32 AM

Nicely done on your first restoration.

**TOB9595** · 04-16-2009, 05:54 AM

YOU have MANY reasons to be proud!
That is a wonderful looking piece you did...
WOW!!!
Tom

**rrp1501** · 04-16-2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks to all of you! It really gives me a boost to hear such kind words from you all! I thought it was a real mistake posting this razor because of the mistakes, after seeing all the pieces of Art the guys like Alex, Max, Glen, Ronnie and O_S do. And thats just the names that come to mind right away. Gives you that boost to know your work is appreciated! Thank you all! My Brother-in-Law is worth much more to me than any razor could! He put me up for 8 months, rent free, when I moved down here to SE Ohio from North Dakota. The only thing is I don't know if he'll use the razor!

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