7/8'' F. Herder Abr. Solingen no 22

**Maximilian** · 06-30-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by singlewedge

I have never worked with micarta so any help with polishing would be great.

Basically you sandpaper it to the higher grits. You can finish with micro-mesh. Difference compared to acrylics or wood is that it will take much longer to achieve a perfect finish. Be patient and always make sure everything is uniform looking before moving up to the next higher grit sandpaper. You can also use a buffer if you have one for the last stage.

**singlewedge** · 07-13-2009, 03:24 PM

Now that the fingers are healed I have the scales roughed out and the blade 90% done. I should be able to finish everything this weekend and have pics on Sunday.

**singlewedge** · 07-28-2009, 07:00 PM

It is done and I will finish the pinning tonight. Pics tomorrow. It is the best that I could do and I believe that if someone with a buffer wanted to give it a go it would be better.

**Oldengaerde** · 08-02-2009, 01:27 AM

You're building the suspense - and that wasn't little to begin with!

**singlewedge** · 08-03-2009, 02:06 PM

Here is the thread. It is not finished as far as the sanding of the scales. The blade is as good as it is going to get.

I had a couple of different scale shapes, but this one I like the best.

Let me repeat I still need to finish sanding the scales.

**Oldengaerde** · 09-24-2009, 07:05 PM

And another one:

**singlewedge** · 10-14-2009, 02:39 PM

Sorry for the delay. I have only weekends and limited tools.

Sorry for the pics. As I stated in another thread my camera died so I am using a cell phone. I still have to hinge pin the blade into the scales but I have it finished.

Zebra Wood with 5 coats of poly and a purple Sculpy wedge. Washerless pins.

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**Croaker** · 10-15-2009, 08:31 PM

Your Herder deserves the best in restoration. It is a really wonderful razor under the patina and grime. Congratulations!

**Oldengaerde** · 10-20-2009, 08:48 PM

Looking good Singlewedge; well worth the wait!

What made you decide to change the micarta scales? No nasty accidents I hope? Anyway, I believe zebrawood was a good choice. The micarta was already very nice, but I think I like this even better!

**singlewedge** · 10-20-2009, 11:28 PM

The micarta and I went round and round.

The micarta won. I put it on another razor I own. a 7/8 full wedge with notch.

I'll finish peening the razor and get it to the SRP?

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