Thread: Trifecta! Introduction, Project Pics, and Questions!

JMO, I believe for that size blade, 1/8th inch is too thick. try about 3/32nds inch. That thickness will be plenty stiff and still have a visual balance with the spine.
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

JMO, I believe for that size blade, 1/8th inch is too thick. try about 3/32nds inch. That thickness will be plenty stiff and still have a visual balance with the spine.
~Richard

When I was looking down the scales, they looked a little beefy IMO. But ive learned that its easier to remove material than to add, so I figured Id get opinions from people who know more than I do!

if you shape & round the scales out it will reduce the over all bulk & the thickness some more

Originally Posted by Substance

if you shape & round the scales out it will reduce the over all bulk & the thickness some more

Im going to play with it and see. Ive got it to about 0.100" right now. I think i may work up the sanding grits and see where that lands me.

Heres an update!

I have the spacer glued in and everything sanded down to 220. I went with the spacer because I like the blade to sit low in the scales. With the wedge, the scales looked too bowed when looking at the profile of the razor. The spacer evened thing out a little bit.






Any suggestions so far? once I go into final sanding and finishing, I cant really change anything.

The inlay on your old scales (if metal) can be transferred to the wood. A pain in the bottox with that particular inlay but possible.