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Saw this on the Bay, and thought it didn't look TOO bad and took a chance. All the spots turned out to be pitting and not just discoloration. The arthritis is being kind today so I put a little time on the blade faces. Not bad at all if I say so myself.
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Looks like it's coming along. Lots of life left in that ol FBU.
Some better photos of progress. Deciding now on removing/repairing/replacing scales.
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Looks like two different scale materials.
Some nice horn would look GOOD!
Thats beautiful great work.
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I have one like that with one horn and one wood scale. I actually like it that way. Whatever you decide, she's going to come out looking good.
Lookin' good there, nice progress!
The razor is looking very nice and good luck with the scales. :)
I think I saw that one on the Bay. Remember something about 2 different scales. May not have been that one. Not sure.
Looks like you're making nice progress!!
One word, and one word only:
S C O R E !!!!
;)
Yup. Face side is wood, rear is horn. Whomever did the replacement, it was a long time ago, and very well crafted. I am considering leaving it, simply "because"Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevhead
Yea, probably the same one. Looks a hell of a lot better now than it did in the Ebay photos!Quote:
Originally Posted by AcesandEights
So, blade is nice, but the scales are "full of fail"
I wanted to make the look more uniform, but I dont have any horn to form a replacement. I opted to keep the wood. To make it look good, I did a few coats of black lacquer and some hand rubbing and buffing. It was all shine and gloss and pretty, until a split happened at the pivot while pinning it up. Here is how it looks right now, just so you can see how it progressed. Ignore the many fingerprints!
So, now to remove the scales again, clear the lacquer off the rear, and shelve this project until I have some horn. Unless one of you guys want to do it for me as a late bday early Christmas present? hint hint nudge nudge....
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Admit it Hirlau, you dont like my restore, you like my Seecamp :gth
.32 or .380?
If its good enough to do Hitler, its good enough for me. :gthQuote:
Originally Posted by ace
Keep at it your work looks fine.
Way to stay in the saddle you old dog.
Hope you have been well. Missed ya.
