Friedmann and Lauterjun in Box Elder

I didn't see that the scales were cracked when I bought the razor, but I really liked the ergos. Big hands like a shank w/ some size and weight. Scale wood was courtesy of the lovely bride snagging a log from the wood pile before it was converted into heat. This is only a 3rd attempt at scales, so I didn't want anyone to have to look too hard to find flaws, but most are fixable, and its a wonderful shaver. 'Just used washers on hand, instead of proper sized.

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Looks good to me! What did you use for a finish? It looks quite smooth and well done.

Really nice work, I like the look of the timber scales. +1 to the finishing question from Maxi (assuming he is asking about the scales), I am looking to make a set of timber scales for a Gotta I picked up yesterday.

I think the washers give it a little more character and visual "strength". Nice work!

Thank You, Gents. I thought doing imperfectly was better than not doing, so I'm sorta feeding my SAD (skills acquisition disorder). The finish is humble CA (super glue). I find it a pita to use, but I like the result. 'Just attempted to follow Glen's (gssixgun) instructions from
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ints-tips.html
Any shortcomings of result are mine, not Glen's.
The last step of using some mildly abrasive automotive rubbing compound is what shows the drama. 'Looks fine up until that point, then you get: 'wow'. I had no liquid rubbing compound, so I tried what I had - Meguire's Cleaner wax. First time, I put some on a 4" dia. buffing wheel in a drill press chuck. This time, I just rubbed by hand - with the same results.
If the thread simply encourages those still learning to try their hand at it, its worth it.

Mr. Pink, That's my kind of electric razor hehe.
Love the timber & depth of finish :tu

Oz, Thank You! This kinda makes my day, 'cause your work and knowledge is what I hope to do someday. I'll keep at it, with gratitude for your help and the help of others.

Lovely piece of wood you've used, and the finish looks great

I think you did a bang up job myself :tu
The depth of the finish is really outstanding...

Awesome job man! Looks good.

Thank you, Gents. Humble beginning and good education. Now to try to transfer a Puma insignia from broken plastic to ebony.

Don't sell yourself short. I think that you did a wonderful job here.
I have always found that a finish is a science, but finishing is an art. As art it varies from time to time, day to day. We all get bad finishes once in a while, but I don't consider this to be the case here you did wonderful and choosing CA is great because it is easily fixed if there is a mistake.

Nice work. And great finish to the wood.

Man, I love that look.. Great job on the scales!!! I'm jealous.

A stellar job.

If I may ask, what kind of wood is it? Pine? It has a bit of curliness which is rather nice. Anything notable about the blade?

How did you manage to turn the blade into a capacitor? Impressive.

Hi Ecirmo,

The wood is Box Elder, which is so close to the maple around here I'd never be able to tell the difference - has the wavy lines like maple. I just liked the color veins running through it.

The Blade was one I'd not heard of before. I was attracted to the size/form, the heavy spine, thick shank - which is easier for my XL sized hands to comfortably grip/control. It DOES take edges readily, and the shaves are what I'd hoped for.

'Not understanding the capacitor question.

This was a rare time that a blade that DOES have my preferences turns out to be a keeper. At least 1/2 my blades bare few or none of my favored traits. I wind up keeping them 'cause the edge-taking and shaving attributes put big smiles on my face. I love 6/8, tolerate 5/8, hate 4/8. Yet there's this little Shumate Tungsteel that shaves so fine I can't part with it. So I do use one little 4/8. 'Same think happened this morn. w/ an obscure blade I honed last night. D. Peres (soligen). Wicked looking spanish point, 5/8, w/ covered shank. The edge it took just made me whimper it was so nice, and the shave was exceptional. Sigh. Another blade I don't get to use much 'cause I'm testing blades for others. It is a pleasure to get to try all the lovely blades.

Better watch putting too many pictures out, John might come looking for his razor. That is just stunning.