Hess EZY Shave rebuild - Wenge oh my!

**bondpunk** · 07-12-2011, 03:19 AM

keep up the good work, I like the progress pics.

**GuyMontag** · 07-12-2011, 05:27 AM

One last pic before hitting the sack:

Scales are still too thick, need to smooth it out a lot, but getting there slowly but surely.

**GuyMontag** · 07-25-2011, 06:05 AM

A few more progress pics:

Realized the scales were way, way too thick (originals were 2.85 mm or so)

Very handy to have a digital caliper to let you know when you're getting close:

Test assemble:

A bit more sanding to go, then a few coats of polyurethane and it'll be done!

**nicknbleeding** · 07-25-2011, 12:19 PM

Nice work. Your doing a great job!

**GuyMontag** · 07-25-2011, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Nice work. Your doing a great job!

Appreciate it, thanks!

**GuyMontag** · 08-02-2011, 06:59 AM

Sanded down (extra fine grit sandpaper on the right, left side is sanded with steel wool):

Wenge has a lot of deep pores that will require filling:

First coat of polyurethane, now you can really see the rich color of the wood:

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