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

That is a gorgeous looking razor.
Well done.

Lovely job that, your dad will be made up with it! I love Joseph Rodgers razors, it's great to see them restored for another century of use! The translucent horn looks great and I'm loving the stacked washers as well. Nice and tidy job...

Good job Stu. I have several Rodgers blades and it's good to see another one back in action.

Looks good as new with some history behind it :) Nice work!

Amazing Job, the horn looks amazing...I might have to try that one of these days.

Nice work. I've been falling in love with the look of blonde horn over the last few weeks, and this post has made it worse. Beautiful work!

Bravo Stuart! Beautifully done. So clean. 'Hope you're proud of that one - its really really well done.