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03-12-2016, 03:13 AM
outback

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Originally Posted by Cheferik

I have four more to do. They all need a lot of work but the puma needs the most. I'm going to be working on new scales for all of them on the next day off. I hope it's soon!

Did you show me that Puma, or is it a recent find ?
We want pics!!
03-12-2016, 03:24 AM
MikeB52

That post was the one that inspired me to do that 7 day set last year Tom..
And save that inlay Mike!
:tu
03-12-2016, 03:30 AM
sharptonn

I see B52 being busy on that one? Gotta save the inlay!

Oh! Yeah, That!
03-12-2016, 03:53 AM
outback

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB52

That post was the one that inspired me to do that 7 day set last year Tom..
And save that inlay Mike!
:tu

Yep... He wants it put on the new scales ,(onlay) but he's ok with that. Aint got no fancy smancy lazer to burn um into wood. Back to old school ways. [emoji6]
03-12-2016, 04:02 AM
Cheferik

It's very thin! I have a lot of pitting but it looks like I can clean it up and still have a good shaver. And if not, you can't revive them all!
03-12-2016, 04:18 AM
Cheferik

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This is a pic before I started working on it, don't mind the wade and butcher in this picAttachment 231211here is the pic of the puma you wanted outback. The wade is another one that's on the bench
03-12-2016, 04:18 AM
BeJay

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Not a razor project but I figure you guys should appreciate it. I was given this nice scrimshaw box last year and wanted to do something with it. It's too small for a razor box so I decided to make it into a Bluetooth speaker. It'll live in the bathroom so I can rock out while taking care of the three S's. Found a nice Bluetooth circuit board that's piggybacked on an amplifier that should make it a pretty easy project. It'll be powered with an 18650 lithium ion battery that should keep it playing a few hours between charges. Everything will be mounted on some Bolivian Rosewood that I had sitting around.
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03-12-2016, 04:35 AM
MikeB52

Totally appreciate that BJ, nice idea to make that into a Bluetooth speaker. Frikkin sweet man..
:tu
And on lays work too Mike, done a few that way myself..look forward to the results amigo..
:chapeau
03-12-2016, 05:18 AM
sharptonn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheferik

This is a pic before I started working on it, don't mind the wade and butcher in this picAttachment 231211here is the pic of the puma you wanted outback. The wade is another one that's on the bench

Wind chimes, My man! :D
03-12-2016, 05:36 AM
outback

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheferik

This is a pic before I started working on it, don't mind the wade and butcher in this picAttachment 231211here is the pic of the puma you wanted outback. The wade is another one that's on the bench

That puma looks pretty rough.
Might be able to put a shavable edge on it, as is. But for makin look good.. [emoji25] nah ah
03-12-2016, 05:54 AM
nessmuck

Working on my GTO this weekend ...hoping to get it all done and back on the road by May 1 st ..after its winters nap....new tail light panel, painting some Rally II wheels,new Dynomax mufflers,remove Windsheild and back glass and reseal, brake booster, rebuild leaky steering box.installing a rear sway bar and boxed in trailing arms, some dash knobs, and a kicked up sound system ..to play old Period Correct tunes !!!http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...psvicybpil.jpg
03-12-2016, 01:45 PM
Cheferik

I can make the puma look better, as long as it shaves I'm happy! Pictures of this will be the next up. Good, bad or in different.
03-12-2016, 02:35 PM
outback

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Got Alan's razor apart, inlay polished, and soaking in lacquer thinner . I believe he couldn't have picked a better time to have this done, for the scales were just starting to break down.
Everytime time I tried to unpinn, or cut the scales, they would shatter like glass (very brittle).
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03-12-2016, 03:48 PM
AlanQ

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Originally Posted by outback

A little clean up, and a new set of skins for a Sanssouci that belongs to AlanQ, a member of the forum, and proud owner of a Outback anvil. Hey what are buds for, if we cant help each other out.
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Very pleased to see you got it so soon and have started working on it already.
1 question how did you get such a good picture? All mine somehow washed out the gold on the blade. Heck it even seems more visible then when I was holding it in my hands!
03-12-2016, 03:59 PM
outback

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Originally Posted by AlanQ

Very pleased to see you got it so soon and have started working on it already.
1 question how did you get such a good picture? All mine somehow washed out the gold on the blade. Heck it even seems more visible then when I was holding it in my hands!

I've got four lights on my workbench, that way I don't get any Shadows and turn the blade so there's no Reflection from the lights
03-12-2016, 07:48 PM
Geezer

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A slow walk through an Antique Store, Paid too much! But it may get to a good home! A side project; should I wish to complete the entire stand. I have to make a complete mirror assembly and get it and the stand re-plated. Then I need to find a home for it! " Be careful who you help, you become responsible for them!"

Shaving Stand Mid 1870's Silver plated Reed and Barton shaving stand.
Before...the item was actually blue black with tarnish:
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And after a couple hours of polishing:
Attachment 231287
Kind of a nice piece about 12+ inches high. Fanciest I have ever seen.

?????? Finish it myself or sell to someone with the bucks to do a great job of it??????

~Richard
03-12-2016, 08:29 PM
outback

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geezer

A slow walk through an Antique Store, Paid too much! But it may get to a good home! A side project; should I wish to complete the entire stand. I have to make a complete mirror assembly and get it and the stand re-plated. Then I need to find a home for it! " Be careful who you help, you become responsible for them!"

Shaving Stand Mid 1870's Silver plated Reed and Barton shaving stand.
Before...the item was actually blue black with tarnish:
Attachment 231286
And after a couple hours of polishing:
Attachment 231287
Kind of a nice piece about 12+ inches high. Fanciest I have ever seen.

?????? Finish it myself or sell to someone with the bucks to do a great job of it??????

~Richard

Beautiful stand...
Would be a hard decision for even me. Guess the deciding factor for me would be, do I need it or the money. And can I get more, if its completed.

As the saying goes...
There's an a$$ for every seat. [emoji6]
03-12-2016, 08:44 PM
outback

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After several hours of soaking in lacquer thinner, the inlay is off.
Attachment 231291
Next.... Making a template for the scales from a paint stick, and a traceing from another set of scales.
Then cut the scales from African Blackwood.
Attachment 231292 Attachment 231293
I figure this wood should make the inlay more visible.
03-12-2016, 08:52 PM
williamc

Making another Brush out of soap stone. My carving skill need improving but practice can. Only make me better ( I hope). I have completed the basic shape going to finish off tomorrow. I just popped the knot in to see what it looks like. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b499f8af1a.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f4c2116689.jpg
03-12-2016, 10:26 PM
sharptonn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geezer

A slow walk through an Antique Store, Paid too much! But it may get to a good home! A side project; should I wish to complete the entire stand. I have to make a complete mirror assembly and get it and the stand re-plated. Then I need to find a home for it! " Be careful who you help, you become responsible for them!"

Shaving Stand Mid 1870's Silver plated Reed and Barton shaving stand.
Before...the item was actually blue black with tarnish:
Attachment 231286
And after a couple hours of polishing:
Attachment 231287
Kind of a nice piece about 12+ inches high. Fanciest I have ever seen.

?????? Finish it myself or sell to someone with the bucks to do a great job of it??????

~Richard

I have this, Richard. Needs cleaning and polishing, the bracket is bent. Beveled mirror looks good.

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Want it?
03-12-2016, 10:27 PM
sharptonn

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback

After several hours of soaking in lacquer thinner, the inlay is off.
Attachment 231291
Next.... Making a template for the scales from a paint stick, and a traceing from another set of scales.
Then cut the scales from African Blackwood.
Attachment 231292 Attachment 231293
I figure this wood should make the inlay more visible.

Looking good, outback! :tu
03-12-2016, 10:28 PM
sharptonn

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Originally Posted by williamc

Making another Brush out of soap stone. My carving skill need improving but practice can. Only make me better ( I hope). I have completed the basic shape going to finish off tomorrow. I just popped the knot in to see what it looks like. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b499f8af1a.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f4c2116689.jpg

Oh, I really dig that! Reminds of an old face-jug! :D
03-12-2016, 10:43 PM
sharptonn

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Been to the craft store and the fabric store. Here is the box, I got it off Ebay. A sorta arts and crafts thing, someone glued pieces and strips of what looks to me like horn and bone. Tried to get a picture.....

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Anyhoo, went out in back and raided the dumpster of the millwork shop. I buy very little wood. They toss LOTS!

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The size of the box does not lend it'self to the traditional format. I suppose that is par for this set. :)
They will be arranged as such. Think I shall use some of the pile-O-pins from babur's collars which are stainless to make separators/locators for each razor. Need to find some thin foam padding...

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03-12-2016, 10:51 PM
Razorfeld

Tom, what don't you have laying around?
03-12-2016, 10:57 PM
sharptonn

Well....I don't have a strop-sock from this material, Richard! :roflmao
03-12-2016, 11:00 PM
Razorfeld

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well....I don't have a strop-sock from this material, Richard! :roflmao

Well send it on and hope!

And it better be cotton or cotton blend.
03-13-2016, 12:00 AM
outback

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Scales are cut, screwed, and clamped together, with a piece of paper and a couple drops of elmers glue. On to the sander to sand the edges even, once the glue has dried.

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03-13-2016, 12:26 AM
sharptonn

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Well, I found a nice set of laminated green scales from an old Torrey in my pile which fit my Atta Boy really good.
Figured to pin that together with some salvaged double-stacks. Turned out good.....What's THAT?

Left a spacer out! :banghead:

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Back apart (sigh), saved the collars and did it again! Still turned up nice! :)

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Should be great for a St Patrick's day shave next week!
03-13-2016, 12:37 AM
engine46

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Originally Posted by WW243

OUCH! .

Bill, you may need to get a c.......................never mind.............it's when the doctor has a look around with a camera!

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Originally Posted by outback

Thank God I might be able to see again

See? I still can't see! Been bumping into the walls all day long.

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Har! I know that, Steve! TBH, I tracked down SenorSteve and we made a deal on that last one you showed.
It put me where I needed to be! Thanks!

It is cool to put all these fine blades to use which were sitting around. All but a few came with bad scales, a few in slick black.
Most are fairly obscure, but all are quality and with little use on them. Should be a great set of users!
Now, to the box! :)

Did you really contact SenorSteve Tom? If so, I'm always glad to be of some help.
03-13-2016, 12:46 AM
engine46

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Originally Posted by WW243

OUCH! .

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback

Thank God I might be able to see again

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback

After several hours of soaking in lacquer thinner, the inlay is off.
Attachment 231291
Next.... Making a template for the scales from a paint stick, and a traceing from another set of scales.
Then cut the scales from African Blackwood.
Attachment 231292 Attachment 231293
I figure this wood should make the inlay more visible.

Very nice MG Mike! I love that. I'm getting caught up here. Been away.
03-13-2016, 12:52 AM
cudarunner

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well, I found a nice set of laminated green scales from an old Torery in my pile which fit my Atta Boy really good.
Figured to pin that together with some salvaged double-stacks. Turned out good.....What's THAT?

Left a spacer out! :banghead:

Attachment 231317

Should be great for a St Patrick's day shave next week!

My friend, I think I know what caused the problem of the spacer being left out. :w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejvcd-JeVCQ
03-13-2016, 01:05 AM
Geezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I have this, Richard. Needs cleaning and polishing, the bracket is bent. Beveled mirror looks good.

Thank you! What diameter is it?? For the stand, it should go about 6." If so...Yes...perfect!! The vertical post and cradle will be an easy job! I dreaded having to design and build a cranked tool to form the rim on a new store bought mirror; could have hammer formed it but..more hours than I wish to spend...
Cheers
~Richard
03-13-2016, 01:51 AM
outback

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Edges have been sanded eaven, and I'm callin it quits for tonight. Tomorrow I'll make the wedge from brass, and get the scales thinned to somewhere around .083-.085", and bevel the edges.
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Now its time for chicken fajitas and a movie, and for desert... A little something for show and tell.[emoji6]
03-13-2016, 02:15 AM
MW76

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This evening i am putting a finish on these Blue Mahoe scales for a W&B Extra Hollow.

I decided to try using the Tru-oil on these. I think they need to bottle that smell in a cologne.

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03-13-2016, 02:24 AM
outback

Quote:

Originally Posted by MW76

This evening i am putting a finish on these Blue Mahoe scales for a W&B Extra Hollow.

I decided to try using the Tru-oil on these. I think they need to bottle that smell in a cologne.

Attachment 231328

Well... Thats different looking.
Never heard of it. Is it a oily wood?
If so, good luck getting it to dry.
It wouldn't dry on the African Blackwood. And urathane wouldn't work either. Had to use polycrylic.
03-13-2016, 02:28 AM
engine46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geezer

Thank you! What diameter is it?? For the stand, it should go about 6." If so...Yes...perfect!! The vertical post and cradle will be an easy job! I dreaded having to design and build a cranked tool to form the rim on a new store bought mirror; could have hammer formed it but..more hours than I wish to spend...
Cheers
~Richard

Richard, that mirror would be perfect if it's the right diameter. Nice to keep it vintage!
03-13-2016, 02:33 AM
MW76

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback

Well... Thats different looking.
Never heard of it. Is it a oily wood?
If so, good luck getting it to dry.
It wouldn't dry on the African Blackwood. And urathane wouldn't work either. Had to use polycrylic.

Its not oily at all, very light, and very stiff. I figured this would be a good one for the tru-oil for those reasons. I gave it a good dousing in mineral spirits before i started to finish it.

I think they should rename it 'Grey Ass Wood' because that's what it looks like to me.

Same dude on ebay i got the Wenge from.
03-13-2016, 02:42 AM
sharptonn

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Originally Posted by cudarunner

My friend, I think I know what caused the problem of the spacer being left out. :w

I have no excuses, Roy! At least not THIS time!
03-13-2016, 02:43 AM
outback

Still a cool looking wood.
Has a nice tight grain.
Looks strong.
03-13-2016, 02:43 AM
Cheferik

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Gentlemen, I showed some pics of a puma I wanted to clean up and get ready for a bevel. There was a lot wrong with this thing. I'm happy to say I think It's pretty ( for what it was) you can still see how fubared it was but it shined up nice. I couldn't take off to much like one person said the Pumas are thin. Attachment 231331 beforeAttachment 231333 Attachment 231334 after

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