First full restoration - Rodgers 5/8" hollow in blond horn

Hey folks,

So I've been getting more into restorations recently and have hand sanded up a few blades now, and made some scales. I finally got some time to assemble this one this weekend and I'm really pleased with the way it turned out..! :)

The blade was rusted and pitted to anything when I got it (no before pics stupidly.. I'll remember next time) so I hand sanded it from 120 grit sandpaper through 240, 400, 600 and 1200 then onto 1800, 3600, 6000 and 12000 grit micromesh and then polished with MAAS. I didnt get all the pitting out completely but its come out looking really great I think.

The scales are blond horn, which I cut out with a Dremel and cutting disk, then rough shaped with the 80 grit sanding drum. Then I used the same paper/micromesh progression as I used on the blade. The wedge was made from black horn.

The pins are triple stacked (Thanks Glen! :bow) brass and nickel with brass rod and I'm really happy with the peening as well.

This one is going to my dad as fathers day present, hopefully he'll like it! :)

Anyways, here are some pics. You'll have to excuse the rubbishy quality, I am far from a decent photographer and my camera is about 15 years old...!

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Beautiful! Seriously! I mean, I may be weird but I'm a fan of some pitting. I actually can't wait 'till I get to restore my first blade and oddly enough I hope it has some pitting hahaha.

The scales, beautiful. Did I use that word already? Anywho, I love blonde horn scales. You practically have the finished product I dream to have on my first restore.

I'll put my envious part aside to say CONGRATULATIONS! :P

Awesome restore.....love the scales.

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Nice looking restore. The wedge looks striking with the honey horn and it fits superbly.

wow Stu, That's a great first job.... I think it looks fabulous.. Lucky Dad.... :)

M

You certainly did your homework and put your knowledge to good use. A job well done and something I'm certain your father will appreciate. Bravo!

Glenn

Beautiful job Stu. You did a great job with the horn and the blade looks great too. Your pins are well done also, I like the stacked washers.

Your Dad will love it, I'm sure.


Stu

WOW !!!!!

Stu you did great, I mean really great Brother, The workmanship is fantastic... :tu :tu

Congrats on the first Full Custom Restore, many more to come I bet, that bug bites hard :)

Well done Stu !
Sometimes we have to accept a little pitting espesh with hollows. No point in turning em into tin foil :)
Love the scales too.:nj

The horn is beautifully done and the wedge perfect. Very nice work.. and for a first? You will be frontrunner when folks look for a restorer of old razors.
Very Respectfully
~Richard