8/8 Friodur in Thuya Burl

I had a hell of a time with this one. I even posted a thread about it. As with alot of Friodurs, this one had a bent tang, finally got it though. Spent more time pinning it than making the scales.

Scales: Thuya Burl w/ Black Liner (This wood has a TON of depth)
Finish: CA
Wedge: Ivory Micarta
Pins: Nickel Silver with brass and stainless washers

http://www.chozick.com/images/friodur-1.jpg

http://www.chozick.com/images/friodur-2.jpg

http://www.chozick.com/images/friodur-3.jpg

http://www.chozick.com/images/friodur-4.jpg

Those scales make you scream WOW!!!! That is some piece of timber you have there, and excellent work to boot. Congrats........

It turned out stellar and I know exactly about the "I spend more time trying to get the damn razor to fit' then the actual job.

man, those scales are just awesome.. great wedge as well

Wow... beautiful work!

Wow I wasn't a fan of wood scales till now. Absolutely beautiful!!!

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Originally Posted by detroyt

Wow I wasn't a fan of wood scales till now. Absolutely beautiful!!!

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I was thinkin' the very same thing! I love the detail work with the pins and the wedge, too.

Looking very sharp.
How did you fix the tang issue?
and I too feel you about the pinning Odyssey.

Those scales are just :dropjaw:

Beautiful work..! :tu

Very nice all around work! :tu :tu A classy finish to an excellent shaver.

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Originally Posted by mainaman

Looking very sharp.
How did you fix the tang issue?
and I too feel you about the pinning Odyssey.

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First I got some screws and nuts to test fit, then I took a razor blade and on the inside of the scales at the pivot where the washer sits, i cut into it so the washer would site slightly like this \ instead of |

Very subtle change made a big difference.

Thanks for all of your comments everyone.

For some reason, I couldn't see the photos last night, but I'm sure grooving on them now - Wow! Beautiful, beautiful work! :tu

Looks like the razor in your avatar now has a brother. :D What a pair!

very nice and clean work. congratulations.

Beautiful !!!!!

:) I think that covers it...

I wouldn't have thought to do the tuxedo wedge with the burl but WOW does that look good! Excellent job.

Wow ! beautiful finish on the wood :)

ian

Nice... makes me wanna shave now!

Outstanding!

I love your work Aquanin! Phenomenal!

Sweet piece o' work Aquanin - and you're right, the Thuya burl does look to have a ton of depth - gorgous looking wood and finish.

Beautiful.
Timbers & finish always stunning.

Beautiful work!!!

This is a very crisp and beautiful job.
What did you do to make your pins so domed (the pins themselves, not just the washers) and shiny? The pinning on this is very impressive.

STUNNING!!!!

Glad you were able to work around the Tang issues, was definitely worth the trouble IMO, this thing is gorgeous.

Very nice work. Hats off to you.

Wow, that's a sweet looking razor. Perfect shape, perfect pinning, perfect wedge, perfect material choice. Very well done.