No dremel work to the blade. Just a straight-up re-scale.
before shot, and then after
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No dremel work to the blade. Just a straight-up re-scale.
before shot, and then after
Beautiful looking scales. They give that blade a real classy look. GREAT WORK!!
That's stunning! The scales really enhance the blade. I love the wedge, & the fact that you've transferred the Tuckmar badge over. I actually think it looks ok without a thumbnotch too!
very nicely done :rock:
Nice one! Congrats...:bow
I really like this one. Great choice to leave the lines simple and clean.
How does it shave?
Yes, this one has a simple elegance and class.Quote:
Originally Posted by dkapp
And I've never seen a Tuckmar stainless before, so I decided to not mess with it.
Haven't honed it up yet, so we'll see how it shaves...
I think you did a bang up job with those scales. I can't help but see the first picture and have the traditionalist that I am in me scream, "those original scales were sweet! Arghhhh!". Were the original scales really in that pristine condition??
Chris L
Yup, they were shiny, and like brandy-new.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisL
Then I hit them up with acetone to get the Tuckmar emblem off, and now they look like they've been slimed by blood from one of the Alien movies!
What's so "traditional" about a set of faux ivory plastic scales?:confused:
Agreed, Seraphim, I like your work a lot, and I was with you on the Wade and butchered you did, but on this one I don't know... All respect, great work, but the original looked awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisL
It's the skin that the razor was born in and as far as the condition of the scales, they were an exceptional specimen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim
Don't get me wrong, your scales are very very nice and I especially like how you did the spacer. I was just expecting to see some cracked, damaged or unrepairable original scales.
Chris L
I understand.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisL
I considered leaving them as-is, but I really don't care for white scales. They bum me out. They are the same scales as the Dovo Renaissance comes in, except this one had the third pin.
Major improvement! Love the spacer color! :)
some of your best work! how do you layer the wood with the shiny top or is that the finish built up sanded etc.?? how come a screw instead of a pin, can you adjust the tension?
Nice job ! Like the timber acrylic. Keeps the traditional feel very nicely... & then some.
Faux timber celluloid was popular once but this takes it a step further:tu:tu
NO dremel work?!?! ;)
I thought I'd restrain myself to appease the Traditionalists.Quote:
Originally Posted by olafurson
Yet I managed to still step on some toes by ditching the original scales. (just kidding ChrisL!:))
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red
I laminate the wood veneer to the acrylic. I find it gives a very nice deep look to the wood.
Yes, I use the screw for adjustable tension, as well as being able to mix and match scales if I so choose. That doesn't happen very often, but sometimes I've changed scales on my razors until I find the "right" one for that razor. Some scales I can do "pinless" at the wedge, like this one (I like the pinless look), depending on the materials I'm using, others need the screw there too.