Thread: Tuckmar in birdseye maple acrylic

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

Nice one! Congrats...

I really like this one. Great choice to leave the lines simple and clean.

How does it shave?

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?

Originally Posted by Big Red

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?

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.

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