Thread: My First Scales

Good work! That's it, you are hooked now, we know now who will be competeing on eBay for all the broken-scales razors

How do you like that Dremel-Planner? My wife got me one for Christmas, however I think my dremel is too old to use it (the instructions recommended more recent models), and I have not gotten around to trying to see if it fits... BUT, besides all my rambling, any advice for using it?

C utz

The dremel planer worked well for this. I clamped one end of the blank (which had plenty of length) and moved slowly across. It took several passes, which I consider to be a good thing. The output for sawdust is not very big, so I was sure to get as much debris out as I could between passes. It also made quick work of a sticky door I had.

If nobody has accepted your blank I would be grateful for it and I like the idea of feeding some unfortunate soul in exchange. In fact even if its spoken for I think I'll just go and find someone who needs feeding anyway.

What a great idea.
Thank you

I am humbled by the skills displayed by the members of these boards. 1st scales!!! My word, they look good. Nice job and keep up the good work. I have the planer but haven't given it a try yet. No time like the present. I also like your generosity. Mankind needs more that give in that way. - John

Thanks for compliments. I am hooked. I've never bought a razor from ebay, but am now going to start looking. I already have another razor on order (puma 4/8) that will promptly get new scales. I'll wait until I see it to make a final decision, but I'm thinking either purpleheart or cocobolo. The wood blank is headed to Paul. Probably I will be looking to share some other woods in the future.

Ryan

Wow, the scales look great.
Charlie

Very nice work, I like the feathered edges.