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  1. 04-13-2011, 08:53 PM #1
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    Arrow WM Greaves and Sons, wedge

    A dremel, a coping saw, and a lot of patience!

    This one was hand sanded from 220 up to 2000, and then red rouge, CrOx, followed by lots of MAAS.

    The scales are Purple Heart, and were roasted in the oven to try and deepen the purple. The wedge is 5 guitar picks, with an orange one in the center, glued, shaped and sanded.

    I like the way this one came out, and it's well balanced too. It was my first time working with Purple Heart, and it was pretty rough on the coping saw blades. Hopefully it will be on the hones by the weekend.

    Thanks for looking!
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    I liked it, good job.
    Normally I really like to see old classics like that restored to its original state as much as possible.
    But on this one, I think you showed good taste and made a very fine razor, whit good visual balance.
    Thanks for showing it
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    Really nice job! I, also, hope you saved the scales! I change my mind a lot lately! Good work
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    Well done. Lot of work in restoring these old beasties.
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    Those scales are awsome, the wood is beautiful and I especially like how you mirrored the movement of the spine in the shape of the scales. Makes for a beautiful profile.
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    Very nice work

    What finish on the Purpleheart did you decide on????
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