Filarmonica #14 Especial Para barba Duras ~ Jade Ghost

Here's another Fil 14 and I gotta tell you this one was jinxed I think.

The initial scale material that was going to be used was Desert Ironwood which was send to me by Justin. I spend half a day working on the scales, had everything all polished and looking good when the scales just snapped like a chocolate bar. Wood was extremely weak.

I asked our encyclopedia guru of wood species and finish 'Floppyshoes' about the issue and apparently it has to do with the wood being initially over-dried or dried too fast (Kiln dried) which causes internal stresses that weaken the wood to the point where a normally strong wood would snap easily.

So another scale material had to be chosen.

Justin decided on the Jade Ghost. I had more troubles compared to the canvas micarta I recently did. The micarta had some flex. The Jade Ghost has no flex whatsoever. This time I had to use a third pin as to widen the tang side of the scales. In order to do so one needs a perfect angled tapered wedge. The usual nickel silver pins with a mix of brass and ss washers. Tapered G10 Black/Green. Flat head torx screws for the third pin.

Enjoy.


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It's a beauty Max, As Always....

Bravo, you created another stunner there :D

I think I like this one in ghost jade better than the described wood scales, for two reasons:

1. You see wood everyday
2. It really works well with the overall look of the razor.

As a custom car builder I tend to lean toward things that are not done everyday and that razor definitely fills the bill. Congrats again, that is a stunner.

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wow great job

Another good one. I like the torx third pin,the nicely shaped scales and the wedge with layers. All wrapped around a great blade. Way to go Max

very nice indeed max great job:)

Boy Max that's a beauty. Like the color and the wedge.

She's a bewdy Max. !!!
Shame about the DI snapping. So frustrating after all that work.

that looks amazing Max!

Max You did get the note from Justin right????

He said I should check that razor out first :D

Honest :rofl2::rofl2:


Sweetness Bro !!!

Indeed I did Max!
In exchange he'd let me try his easy aces, puma, shuredge, and/or otto...:D:D

Hey.... Max.... want to do ONE MORE filly PBD?
I got one anxiously awaiting new scales.......
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Outstanding as always Max .I love the colour of the scales & I must admit that I prefer them to wood .
Cheers Paul

Max how did you remove the copper from the G10 board? I tried pealing it but this grade of board is to good and I do not have any ferric chloride on hand. I guess I can do the cutting and basic forming and then Buy some etchent. I just hate to use the B word.

Found this link For a different etchant that is locally avialable with no shipping. Cheap and good PCB etching solution..... - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

I bought this cleaner several years ago at Costco so do not know if they still have that brand. It contains Phosphoric acid. I add it to the solution when cleaning range brass.

I mixed up some Jobmaster and peroxide as in the link and it removed the copper over night. I now wonder if vinegar would also work overnight. That really would not be using the B word.

Max,
What material is the Ghost Jade? I love it. Is it very expensive? Would you ever consider doing that material again?