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Hi Dzec,
I cut the rough shapes with the bandsaw and then thin and shape on the grinder... Platen head to thin and wheel to shape.. I use a full face mask with filters..

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Today i made 2 sets of scales. The reasoning was to see what i had after buying some old rare horn that i will probably not come across again.

First was the Ox horn. Really please with how this...

I won't make any decisions until i make two more sets the same shape.
I have a darker green/grey buffalo horn and some Ox horn.
Let me see how they look before making a decision..

This is a...

I just happened upon this: Double dyed Burl.

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I think that lead would be too heavy because the wedge needs to be thick because the tang is very thick...also i will line the wedge with a metal, more weight.

I'll tell you what i'm thinking now...

Maybe. ..The problem with translucent horn for a wedge is that it will be black due to lack of light . There is lining and collars to consider also. I might just try to keep the whole thing light...

3.5mm ish.
I'll show it again once the blade is seated :)
I'm struggling mentally with the wedge at the moment.
It has to look drop dead amazing but not blingy. The razor is really special.

I managed to get a rare piece of Thai Green Horn.

The photos may not show a true representation of the colour.

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