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Here are "Before" and after pictures of a 13/16" Joseph Rodgers & Sons Straight Razor I just finished restoring. I sealed the bone scales with CA. The pins are 1/16" brass rods. There was a slight crack in the back scale at the pivot pin, but this has been completely sealed, inside & out with CA and in no way affects the operation of the razor.
Nicely done! :tu Good to see the original scales could be saved.
Excellent work on the scales. Thanks for sharing.
Nice Save !!!! Ramon
I gotta point out the really nice scuttles in the pics too :tu
Well done!
How does it shave?
Very, very nice!
Very well done. I like that you reused the scales! A day and night difference.
Great job, Ramon. That razor is a beauty.
Chris L
Like a dream!Quote:
Originally Posted by jhenry
Gorgeous! I want to learn to restore them like you!
In time...... ;)
Gorgeous! I want to learn to restore them like you!
In time...... ;)
PS, I looked in the acronyms and couldn't find "CA". In my experience as a radio control "model flyer" it means Cyano Acrilate (sp?) - which is that "super" [instant adhesion] glue. Is that a correct assumption for YOUR USE of the "CA" in your post? Thanks for the answer, in advance! :)
Thanks for the kind words! I love to restore straight razors, but there are other guys like gssixguns, max. just to name two. They are they true experts. I hope to some day be able to restore a straight as they do! You are correct, CA is short for Cyanoacrilate. I usually put on a layer of Medium CA then sand it down with sandpaper from 180-3000 grit, then another layer, and another sometimes up to 15 or 20 layers, depending on the condition of the scales. Make sure you use gloves when doing this. I usually use the cut off fingertips of gloves I'm about to throw away, so I don't destroy a good glove. Make sure you take your time and don't rush it, because it will show in the end product. Good Luck and God Bless!Quote:
Originally Posted by PLanzaSr1957
Thank YOU for the reply, Ramon! I am remembering that you once said if I want to ever part with my HESS #1 you'd be the man to take her off my hands. Not ready yet. But just wanted to tell you I didn't forget your offer. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by rrp1501
That said I have some newer MICARTA scales I just purchased. They have been finish sanded but I don't think they are "sealed" as yet - which is why I asked about the CA. I may try sealing them using that CA method you have. I have never heard of that method before. I really appreciate the advice on safety too. I would be embarrassed if I glued my fingers together (HA!). :roflmao
I have made fishing poles in the past (from scratch, using "blank" rod/s) and we use a coating for the thread that covers the line "guides" called "FlexCoat". You might give it a try as well. NO SANDING AT ALL!! :D And it leaves an impervious, coating of clear high gloss material on whatever you brush it on and it too self-levels. Although in rod-making one needs to keep the rod turning so it levels evenly. That's a nice trick we do using a BBQ rotisserie motor.
Anyway, thank you for the answer. Same to you with the blessings! ;)
~Phil :)
Great to see one restored with the original scales. Best of both worlds, like new with the original equipment. :beer1:
Lovely job, and really great that you were able to keep the original scales!
:bow