Thread: Friodur 8/8 Jade G10 scales

Shiny sharp things are a real eyecatcher for me and I've really come to appreciate straight razor shaving. As this is my first post where I contribute with some stuff instead of shaking the tree of knowledge, I'd like to share the straight razor restoration/rescaling I've been working on for quite some time.

In short, whilst browsing the forum, pretty much drooling over the awsome razors available, I stubled upon the G10 Jade Friodur razor, scaled by maximilliam, and I was struck with awe.



The razor itself is good looking and the scales just blew me away. Within a couple of days I placed an order from the shaving shop for a no frills friodur in plain black scales.



As soon as I got my hands on it I tore off the scales, started sanding the blade, and several cuts, hours, weeks and so on later, this is what I have now:



Near mirror finished 8/8 blade with g10 jade scales, aluminum wedge and stainless steel pins+washers. The blade was sanded by hand from 200 to 2000 grit with about 100-200 grit intervalls and finished off with 0.5 micron diamond paste on a dremel. The scales were cnc milled and then finished off with sandpaper up to 1200 grit. Being the first razor I restore/rescale, I myself know that for example the pinning could have been done better, one pin is a bit cracked since i hit it too hard and they all are a bit bumpy due to hammering, suggestions??

I appreciate all feedback, especially areas that can be improved upon and suggested methods.

/Manne

Well you sure set the goal high with Max's work to use as an example. Boy did you deliver though... Impressive work I especially like the double pins in the wedge.

Very nicely done!

ok, now you have done it!!!! I just drooled on my keyboard. Darn you!!!!

That is a beautiful restore. Be proud man...

Originally Posted by mjhammer

That is a beautiful restore. Be proud man...

+1 Mannelito. 'Beautiful work.

First of all, fantastic work. It looks awesome.
With the pinning, if you not happy, (and it looks pretty good to me) here are a few tips. I use a 4 oz ball peen hammer, it is very light and makes it easier to do light taps. And thats the other thing, very light taps, you will do hundreds on each pin, thats normal. The general rule regarding how much force to use is, if you hit yourself on the thumb and it hurts, thats too much force. Just keep the taps moving around the pin and go slow and you should do well.
Grant

Great job for your first. You haven't left a lot of room to improve
If the pins bother you as they are you can run the dremel over them with a firm mop & some polish but as Baldy already said a tiny hammer & tiny taps will help.

Very beautiful razor. Good job.

Great job!

A joy to look at and the extra time shows.

Very handsome.