Steampunk scales for a W&B and Filarmonica 14 (gulp!)

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07-13-2011, 10:51 PM
tumtatty

Steampunk straight razor scales for a W&B and Filarmonica 14 (gulp!)

I'm just about finished making some steampunk-styled scales for a friend in Romania. All that's left to do is put some clear resin in over the watch movement to make it look like glass. I couldn't resist taking some pics to send him of the progress to date.

I had to some tough challenges making a set of these scales to fit the extremely large Filarmonica 14 Double Temple and keep it in "scale" with the others I'm making to fill out a 7 day set.

http://www.antiquemilitaryshooter.co...les6_small.jpg

http://www.antiquemilitaryshooter.co...les3_small.jpg

http://www.antiquemilitaryshooter.co...les4_small.jpg
07-13-2011, 11:12 PM
Str8Raz0r

Absolutely sensational work tumtatty. Some of, if not the most, original scales I have aver seen. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

What is the weight like on the finished razo? They look like they might be a bit of a handful to shave with :)
07-13-2011, 11:24 PM
sidmind

That is awesome.
07-13-2011, 11:37 PM
tumtatty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r

Absolutely sensational work tumtatty. Some of, if not the most, original scales I have aver seen. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

What is the weight like on the finished razo? They look like they might be a bit of a handful to shave with :)

For the Fili I think the balance is perfect because that is such a huge razor. Actually the W&B feels pretty balanced as well.

I think the scales look much more imposing than they really are. The wood has been thinned well under 1/8" and the copper is actually pretty light. Adding the patina and "wear" gives them a heavy appearance. They strop well too.

The shape came from an ancient pipe razor that I picked up at a local flea market. I really loved the shape of the scales so I kept them to use as a template.
07-14-2011, 12:36 AM
sharptonn

Man, I told you some guys love this stuff! I do too! Nice job!
07-14-2011, 12:47 AM
hornm

That's awesome. I had an idea similar to that quite a while back but didn't think that there would be any way in h*ll to make it work but you did. Two big thumbs up to you Senior'

Michael
07-14-2011, 09:44 AM
steelhead

Very cool!
07-14-2011, 09:57 AM
Fierce30rus

Very unusual. Beautiful work.
Clock movements do not interfere with use?
07-14-2011, 11:15 AM
JoeSomebody

Wow Tumtatty, stunning work, I noticed your keyboard in the background. Did you put keys off an old typewriter on a modern computer keyboard? Love the look!!! Thanks for sharing.
07-14-2011, 02:19 PM
tumtatty

Fierce30rus:
No they are just for show. I'd love to have gears that turned when you opened the blade! Maybe someday :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Wow Tumtatty, stunning work, I noticed your keyboard in the background. Did you put keys off an old typewriter on a modern computer keyboard? Love the look!!! Thanks for sharing.

Yeah I used a drill press to cut out all the excess from the old keys and leave just a circle. Then I created keys or used old typewriter keys and attached them to what was left of the modern keys.
http://antiquemilitaryshooter.com/fo...k keyboard.jpg
07-14-2011, 10:04 PM
Zephyr

Nice work Tim, love the look of those scales (and the keyboard is darn cool) :tu
07-14-2011, 11:03 PM
Zomax

Unique. Great idea....... I love them. Why can't I think up cool stuff like that???
07-14-2011, 11:16 PM
paco664

dude... i love the scales... awesome work,.... i am jealous of your craftsmanship!!!
07-14-2011, 11:58 PM
thehekler

Awesome!!!
07-15-2011, 03:03 AM
SlowRain

I love steampunk.

And for those who may not have seen them, here are two more by tumtatty: http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...or-scales.html and http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...tic-blade.html.
07-15-2011, 03:15 AM
bondpunk

very nice work, and great job on the photos as well!
07-15-2011, 08:21 PM
WhiskerBiscuit

I very much like steam punk stuff. Great work
07-16-2011, 04:02 AM
tumtatty

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Originally Posted by CTKnife

Very nice, funny thing, I just started one of my own steampunk razor project myself last week...I'll post when its done.

I look forward to seeing it. I don't know if I can be of any help, but feel free to PM me anytime.
07-16-2011, 05:51 AM
eTom

Nice idea, I like it.
Thanks for sharing
07-17-2011, 12:36 AM
mjhammer

Very cool Tim. I saw some of your other work before. Very impressive gift!!!

Mike
09-08-2011, 10:16 PM
Yorkie

That Filly at the moment is for sale up on fleabay, be interesting to see how much it goes for.
09-08-2011, 10:58 PM
tumtatty

wow I'm surprised. I wonder what Andrei's reserve price is. I'll have to email him.
09-08-2011, 11:01 PM
Yorkie

Quote:

Originally Posted by tumtatty

wow I'm surprised. I wonder what Andrei's reserve price is. I'll have to email him.

Don't suppose in this instance I'm breaking any rules re: live auctions but here's the Item number: 220845696171
09-09-2011, 03:15 AM
tumtatty

Just to be clear Yorkie, I'm the creator...not the seller here.
09-13-2011, 03:15 AM
kilowattkid

I've been away for quite some time, but I have to say - I really like that style. God luck to the seller and the new owner and congrats to the creator.
09-13-2011, 01:50 PM
tumtatty

Thanks!
Yeah, I've been in communication with Andrei and he said he goofed by not putting "straight razor" in the auction title. I'm glad he put a reserve price on the auction. When he gets enough posts on the SRP I think he should list it here instead of on ebay, but we'll see.