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02-09-2010, 03:51 AM #1Brad Maggard
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Wade & Butcher "Bow" in Black Horn + Bolsters?
This is a first attempt at anything like this... I made the bolsters out of sheet aluminum.
There is room for improvement, but, at the same time.. its pretty friggin cool
Black Horn / Blue Acrylic / Aluminim bolsters / brass pins
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02-09-2010, 03:52 AM #2
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Very cool!!!!
Lynn
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02-09-2010, 03:53 AM #3Antisocialite
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You make being broke suck even more. Beautiful work, Brad.
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02-09-2010, 04:00 AM #4Brad Maggard
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few pics of process. I used a set of files to shape it, and CA to adhere it to the scales..it wasn't easy, I think I superglued my fingers to the scales a few times. lol. Then i had to clean off all the CA from the scales by sanding/buffing after i got the suckers on. LOL
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02-09-2010, 04:18 AM #5Member
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that's a nice set of needle files. Diamond grit? I gotta search for those.
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02-09-2010, 04:28 AM #6Little Bear
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I love those bolsters. Very nice job!
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02-09-2010, 05:01 AM #7Senior Member
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I like. I bet your mind is already spinning with ideas on how best to recess the bolsters into the scales as a progression and further experimentation in your processes.
Chris LLast edited by ChrisL; 02-09-2010 at 05:53 AM.
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02-09-2010, 05:41 AM #8Senior Member
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Awesome job Brad!!!
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02-09-2010, 07:06 AM #9Retired Developer
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The story behind this razor: I bought it in wooden scales, and realised two things. First, I do not like wide scales. Last, I absolutely hate wooden scales. So the razor began its Odyssey across Europe, the US, back to Europe - and the replacement scales were not the enhancement I had hoped for.
Brad then posted a number of rescaled razors, and we talked some shop in the Chat. Finally, I sent him the razor with very clear instructions: "Go crazy!"
The bolsters were a last minute idea, but Brad was game. The idea was a good one, I must admit. If the razor looks anything like that in person, I will be a very happy man.
Thanks, Brad!
Regards,
RobinLast edited by BeBerlin; 02-09-2010 at 11:27 AM.
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02-09-2010, 11:00 AM #10Lookin like a crim
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"pretty friggin cool" is right. The bolsters are awesome, I like the wedge too.
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