Thread: What are you working on?

FYI, Jerry. That's what they look like after the repairs and sanding. They will be in oil till Friday or Saturday.

As for the blade, its had quite a bit done to it already, but I might do a little more to the blade face ...maybe. Its got that unfinished look, about it. Seems it had a lot of rust and pits at one time, and someone got tired of screwing with it. As for collars...dunno yet.

Yes, Richard! It seems a Winchester rescale deserves something special! Nice!

Originally Posted by outback

As for collars...dunno yet.

I got that. In the Outback box. Need to get these going. In a few days.

Gun scales on a Winchester razors seems most appropriate to me.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I got that. In the Outback box. Need to get these going. In a few days.

That would be great,Tom.
would give me some time for the blade. I do have a set of bronze, from Kinney, don't know how they'll look against the scales yet. Maybe a bit too modern for it.

I'll post some pics of the blade, tonite.

The bronze might look best. Anyhow, some brass ones from him are on the way.

So after soaking in mineral oil a few weeks, I got Razorfield's scales out.
Pretty nice. Could not get the oil into all the capillaries. A few white streaks.
Still, looking good! Got the pinholes drilled.
While I never cheat(), I used an old scale to mark pinholes on the bottom of one scale and drilled those. Then, taping them exactly together, drilled through the other scale.

Might use a white wedge....or break out the wedge-O-mat. Need a wedge!

That is not cheating Tom, that is wise in the use of your resources. They look like such playful little seals.

Originally Posted by RezDog

That is not cheating Tom, that is wise in the use of your resources. They look like such playful little seals.

I know! I am getting attached to the fellas!

Found an off-white wedge. A tiny bit of filing/sanding will make the match.
Test-fit with thin brass spacers. All is good!



Off to the buffer with 4 of Austin's brass collars!



I had an eureka! moment! (I DO have those!)
If I put a brass washer under the collars before polishing, I won't have to clean the buffer-crud out from under them as I am done!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

The bronze might look best. Anyhow, some brass ones from him are on the way.

So after soaking in mineral oil a few weeks, I got Razorfield's scales out.
Pretty nice. Could not get the oil into all the capillaries. A few white streaks.

Tom,

A while back I worked on some bone in an attempt to soften to make them more suitable for carving for Rez. I used my vacuum system and had the bone in a light mineral oil under vacuum for well over 24 hours and there was still some of the 'white'. (I was surprised on how many bubbles came out and for how long)!!

Personally I thought that the white added to the charm of the material.

Anyway Razorfeld's project is looking good!

To me, the new, white bone feels chalky. I suppose I am used to vintage ones. yellowed and slick from time and handling.
TBH, as the mineral oil is in them, they take-on a whole different feel. Like they have been polished. I don't much care for the pure white look, myself.
The oil yellows them a bit. Brings a 'patina' to the bone.