Kama Kama Kama, oh heck come on and show us the pics :)

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06-01-2011, 05:56 PM
gssixgun

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Kama Kama Kama, oh heck come on and show us the pics :)

I actually remembered to do before pics on this one...http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/ima...ilies/cool.gif
The scales were shot and there was a bit of rust damage...

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Jorge wanted me to keep the Kama inlay, and originally he wanted the scales in Thuya Burl...
The Kama inlay I got loose, but the Thuya Burl, I don't know what was going on as 2 sets literally came apart in my hands... After the second set we changed plans to Amboyna Burl...
I polished the blade out, the finished the scales in CA (super glue) after the scales were finished completely, then I transfered over the inlay, and very very carefully scraped away any excess glue and re-polished it in... This is gotta be the most perfect inlay transfer I have pulled off, the drop and the amount of CA was just right :)
The pins are Brass along with the Brass washers, the wedge is made of Recon Torquoise...
I used no light other than the natural light coming in the windows for the light box, so there would be no shine reflecting off the CA finish but in hand it is very high gloss ...

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These are all 7 of Jorge's that headed home today, from Vintage restores to Custom scales to the Kama...

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06-01-2011, 05:58 PM
whavens

You never cease to amaze me Glen. Again great job.
06-01-2011, 07:05 PM
str8fencer

Oh my! Now I'm envious! That burl is awsome, and I can see why you're happy with the transfer, it looks like it was made to go just there. Great job, beautiful razor.
06-01-2011, 07:22 PM
HNSB

Good stuff Glen!

The amboyna burl really looks nice with the inlay transfer.
06-01-2011, 07:38 PM
lz6

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Originally Posted by whavens

You never cease to amaze me Glen. Again great job.

+1 on the above!
06-01-2011, 08:31 PM
Maxi

Sick! that amboyna looks wicked!
06-01-2011, 11:50 PM
baldy

Beautiful work Glen. I'm not a huge wood scale fan, but they are stunning. The inlay transfer looks fantastic too.
Thanks for the before pics too.
06-02-2011, 12:01 AM
Maximilian

Now we're talking brother. I've always loved your wooden scales and I'm always happen to see you make a set. It turned out G-Stellar. That's going to be one happy Jorge.
06-02-2011, 12:54 AM
GeauxLSU

Glen, my friend, you're going to be hard pressed to top that.

YouTube - ‪Culture Club - Karma Chameleon‬&rlm;

I couldn't resist a bit of '80s glitz! :rofl2:
06-02-2011, 01:28 AM
onimaru55

Dude ! That's a stunna fo sho' :tu
Dissapointing re the Thuja but burls don't always play nice eh.
So many awesome restos lately. As a Japanese friend once said "you have been working hardly " :D
06-02-2011, 02:38 AM
sharptonn

Now This is cool! Inlay transfers are all the RAGE! Great work, Glen !:dropjaw:
06-02-2011, 03:51 AM
nessmuck

Glad you put me onto Kamas a while back G-Man,and you kicked that burl/transfer UP A NOTCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
06-02-2011, 04:00 AM
Noswad

Beautiful job, Glen. I love the look of burl.

@Jorge ~ You have a stunning 7 day shaving arsenal coming your way. Enjoy them :rock:
06-02-2011, 04:15 AM
Str8Shooter

Glen you do amazing work!! I am trying to just work with what I have for scales and clean them up. Also taking interesting old bone etc from razors that wont ever clean up well and using them for others when I can find em cheap. I found some real nice bone scales that were dirty as all get out at a flea market this weekend on a crap blade that I'm putting on an old Boker that cleaned up awesome. I wish i could aprentice with you!!:bow
06-02-2011, 04:26 AM
BladeRunner001

Hallelujah Glen...This razor is born again (smilies are not working today). Beautiful work
06-02-2011, 02:34 PM
Zelenbakh

This razor is made with great taste and style. Good job!
06-02-2011, 06:20 PM
mrsell63

Yes Glenn. That is totally eye-catching beauty from a very talented craftsman.....!!!
06-02-2011, 06:28 PM
Catrentshaving

Looks awesome! Nice work Glen.
06-02-2011, 06:30 PM
pelicano

Thanks Glen, I'm looking forward to receiving my refurbished babies.
The Kama is stunning! Can't wait to see it in the flesh. I'm sure that the other razors look fantastic as well.
BTW, that glass column there looks mighty familiar to me :w.
06-04-2011, 09:26 PM
tumtatty

Oh Wow! You gotta post a thread on how you did that inlay transplant!!! Nice, Nice work!
06-04-2011, 09:45 PM
gssixgun

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Originally Posted by tumtatty

Oh Wow! You gotta post a thread on how you did that inlay transplant!!! Nice, Nice work!

LOL it is on here... look in the Workshop sticky Myself, and Dan/Floppyshoes got together some years back and did a combined thread using DD "Grim Reaper" Lifetime razors... :)