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02-09-2010, 01:47 AM
InstaRAD

First custom restore.

So I decided to tackle a rescale and finish on a $15 Ebay find.
Specs: Hand sanded blade from 120,220,320a,320b,600,1000,2000. Scales cut out of base from an old pepper mill with copping saw, then cut in half and cut in half again after I saw how thick the first split was. Shaping done with loose sand paper by hand from 150,220,320,600.
Razor: #82 KOLLER & SCHMITZ CUTLERY CO SOL. GERMANY / FOX
Scales: Unknown wood from an old pepper mill.
Wedge: Reused from original
Finish: PARKS Super Glaze

BEFORE:

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020003.jpg

Th scales were cut too short and the blade rests on the wedge.
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020006.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020013.jpg
Yes that is a nail being used as a pivot pin.
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020016.jpg

During:

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020018.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020020.jpg

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02-09-2010, 01:50 AM
InstaRAD

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020023.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020024.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2020028.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2030035.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2030036.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2030037.jpg

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02-09-2010, 01:56 AM
InstaRAD

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2030043.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2070002.jpg

FINISHED!

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2080013.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2080017.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...M/P2080019.jpg
02-09-2010, 02:21 AM
Seraphim

Nice work. I love the "hook" at the pivot end, style points for sure!
02-09-2010, 02:28 AM
InstaRAD

Thanks, it actually cradles your finger on the tang when open.
02-09-2010, 06:24 AM
Deryan

nicely done.. i like the wood good job!! :)
02-09-2010, 07:04 AM
Muirtach

I have to agree with Seraphim. That is a really cool look.
02-09-2010, 09:55 AM
baldy

Very nice, and resourceful using the pepper grinder.
02-10-2010, 07:45 AM
ndw76

Recycled timber has so much character that it makes other timber scales look bland and lifeless.
02-12-2010, 02:18 AM
Rmaldon240

Wow, Good job. That looks great. Amazing how you were able to re-purpose the pepper mill wood.
02-12-2010, 10:33 PM
treydampier

That took some patience and persistence. Nice Job! Everything is really neat and your materials and methods had to tough to work with!
Great Job!
02-16-2010, 03:59 PM
Sailor

Those scales look really unique and beautiful. What kind of saw did you use to cut those scales into such thinness?
02-16-2010, 10:28 PM
InstaRAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor

Those scales look really unique and beautiful. What kind of saw did you use to cut those scales into such thinness?

I clamped the the piece vertically and used a coping saw down the center. Lots of sanding to level them out though.