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11-07-2009, 08:45 PM #1Information Regurgitator
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My First Restore Attempt
After viewing all the razors in the gallery and realizing how little I know about wood and metal work, I have to say I'm pretty intimidated putting these pictures up. Well, enough excuses, got to start somewhere I guess...
I picked up this blade to learn scales but the blade was in worse condition that I thought so I got a lesson in blade and scales. It still has some battle scars on the blade but I'm OK with that.
Pictures of the original condition can be found in this thread...
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...two-learn.html
Blade: Bengall 7/8 (100% hand sanded and buffed, no tools or sanding blocks used).
Scales: Padauk Wood with BloodWood teardrop inlay and Bloodwood wedge. (Nine coats of hand rubbed poly used to finish the wood)
I haven't made a light box yet but I think these pictures will do for now...
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11-07-2009, 09:23 PM #2Unofficial SRP Village Idiot
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That is a extremely good job for a first try. I love that wood and it looks like you have years of experience with this.
Fantastic job!
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11-07-2009, 09:27 PM #3Lookin like a crim
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Great work. I know just how much hard work you would have put into that blade to get it looking so nice. Good job on the scales too. That inlay is nicely done.
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11-07-2009, 09:39 PM #4At this point in time...
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WOW !!!!
That came out very nice....
Watch out though Restoration is a very addictive sport hehehe
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11-07-2009, 09:51 PM #5The Shell Whisperer
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Excellent work and kick ass razor to booth.
Bengall razors rock big time.
Good job on the peening!
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11-07-2009, 11:19 PM #6Information Regurgitator
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Thanks for the warning but you're too late, I'm already a lost cause. I got hooked in the middle of this restore and already got 4 more in queue and a Gold Monkey coming in the mail.
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11-07-2009, 11:26 PM #7< Banned User >
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Well done!! fantastic job
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11-07-2009, 11:37 PM #8Senior Member
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this is seriously beautiful...great work
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11-08-2009, 12:18 AM #9Senior Member
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Very nicely done! Keep them coming! I look forward to your future work!
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11-08-2009, 12:36 AM #10The Great & Powerful Oz
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Kool razor ! Never met a Bengall I didn't like
My personal preference is for tapered edges on scales but you did a great job & the inlay is superb
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