5/8 Torrey in Bubinga

Well, I finally decided to actually KEEP a razor that I restored.

I chose this one! It's a 5/8 Half-hollow Torrey that I acquired from Brooksie.
The scales are a beautiful waterfall bubinga that was gifted to me from pixelfixed.

I cleaned up the blade, and left some minor imperfections. It's near mirror only.

The scales are finished in Mirrorcoat epoxy (awesome stuff!!).

Wedge is blue/black acetate.

Pins are brass with stacked SS and Brass.

Here's the porn!

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And some more!

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It looks amazing! I can see why you'd want to keep it. ;)

I found this little gem of a razor locally and caught Matt trying to buy one on ebay. Since he's done so much for me I gave it to him in exchange for some work! That's two from me now eh Matt? Let me know how she shaves! I parted with my last one too soon!

looks very Nice,glad all worked out:)

I'm getting scales done with the same wood Pixel. Thanks a bunch for sending it. With that amazing epoxy finish this stuff really comes to life! I'd really like to see it dyed :)

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Originally Posted by brooksie967

I'm getting scales done with the same wood Pixel. Thanks a bunch for sending it. With that amazing epoxy finish this stuff really comes to life! I'd really like to see it dyed :)

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Wash the oil out of some steelwool with gas or laquer thinner,let it dry,submerge it in white viniger for a few days, when the solution turns black from the iron oxides,try using that as a dye.Is an old time way of ebonising wood.

You get that Matt??

Wow, what an awesome Idea!
I might just try that!

Thanks

Nice work, I like the very detailed wood.

I used to finish wood scales with CA glue but it is a very long process (at least 12 layers)... is it easier with mirrorcoat epoxy?

thanks

It's less labor intensive!

No real sanding unless you have to even out a small spot once it's cured, but even that only takes me a few mins
of wet-sanding.

I used CA for a long time, I use this exclusively now.

Do a search for mirror coat, there are some good "How To's" on this site.

Cheers!

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Originally Posted by ironsidegnr

It's less labor intensive!

No real sanding unless you have to even out a small spot once it's cured, but even that only takes me a few mins
of wet-sanding.

I used CA for a long time, I use this exclusively now.

Do a search for mirror coat, there are some good "How To's" on this site.

Cheers!

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thanks, I will certainly try... does it gives the same, solid, thick and glossy finish as CA glue?

This is the stuff they use on high end bars and those $30,000 tables you see in rich peoples homes. It's thick and super glossy and provides a nice deep looking finish to the wood.