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    Smile Seccond Restore Attempt - New Australian Jarrah Scales! Please Identify razor???

    This my second attempt at making scales and my second razor restoration.

    I have no idea what this razor is so if someone knows it would be greatly appreciated!

    On the tang it has "503 Extra Hollow Ground - Made in Germany" And the other side of the scales has nothing.

    Anyway, Pics below!

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    Nice job on the scales, what did you use as a finish? sorry I cant help I.D. the razor.
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    Your curves on the scales look very smooth. Nice wood too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by baldy View Post
    Nice job on the scales, what did you use as a finish? sorry I cant help I.D. the razor.
    Grant
    Thanks,

    I used a hard Burnishing Oil, Gives it a slight gloss but it needs to be buffed heaps as its generally used for turning, lathes etc

    In the photos i only have the first coat. the second brought it up a little better and i might do a third.
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    While I commend you on the restore, I can't help but think that you have more than enough tenacity to ace restorations if you are willing to apply a turners finish by hand. Great job, thanks for sharing.

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    There are still a few things i would like to improve on it, maybe...

    I don't know if my wedge is too big (the blade sits a little low but i guess its still not that bad).
    I was thinking about putting a third pin in it (unsure yet).
    I was thinking about taking 1-2mm off the back.
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    I need to get a higher grit sandpaper for the blade. I finished it at 1200 and buffed it but i can still see some sand paper lines in it.


    anyway, I would still love to know what the blade is... if anyone knows?????
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    Well i think its finished now lol

    Added the third pin and gave the blade more of a buff

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    The camera makes the blade look shocking lol looking at it normal it actually has a nice mirror finish.. maybe it still needs more of a buff??
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    Brighty, great work. I like the timber. Just one thing that might give it a bit more punch, use a contrasting material for the wedge. With a timber like that, maybe a black acrylic or ebony (IMHO).
    Looking forward to seeing some more of your work.

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    We'll what ever this razor is it gave an awesome shave tonight! Properly one of the sharpest blades I now have! It honed up well!

    Just one last question someone might be able to answer...

    When honing it the back of the blade is ever so slightly above the stone. I set the bevel and then taped the spine thus lifting the back enough to make contact and get this thing shaver sharp. Before taping i tried x patterns and that would give it a slight edge but not a razor edge.

    So it was a b$%ch to hone but i got it there eventual... But is there a better way to get around this or to fix it?

    Properly not the best thread to ask this, if no one is sure i will post a new thread under the honing section.

    Anyway, thanks guys for your comments!
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    Another restoraholic hooked to the habit Congrats.

    The edge is always relative to the spine so if the edge is not contacting the stone the spine is overly worn. Tape is your best solution unless you are prepared to wear the edge down to match.

    Dude! Jarrah scales ? Do you own a bandsaw blade factory
    Maybe ironbark would be more challenging . Even the termites leave it alone
    I've done a few it spotty gum so I keep that blade for cutting acrylics now . LOL...
    At least you know the scales won't need replacing

    Hard burnishing oil ? Feast Watson ? Organoil ? I'm an Organoil fan myself.

    I reckon you could've gone slimmer on the wedge but try acrylic next time for or even titanium. Gotta be easier than Jarrah
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