Thread: Trouble Polishing/Finishing G-10 Scales

[QUOTE=UKRob;1524194]That's very funny.

Here's an example of how G10 looks after buffing on a polishing machine and a compound called Vonax - it's not the best photo but you can get an idea. QUOTE]

Sweet looking blades, all three styles of smiles.

[QUOTE=MikeB52;1525231]

Originally Posted by UKRob

That's very funny.

Here's an example of how G10 looks after buffing on a polishing machine and a compound called Vonax - it's not the best photo but you can get an idea. QUOTE]

Sweet looking blades, all three styles of smiles.

Thanks Mike. They are a set of the three Saito blades that I was asked to make scales for. Since then I managed to get the two more extreme shapes for my own collection - they are very different when it comes to honing - and even stranger to shave with. You need to use a swooping action because there is so little blade touching the skin.

I have to say that I love having them in my collection but they are not the first razor I reach for.

[QUOTE=UKRob;1525289]

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Thanks Mike. They are a set of the three Saito blades that I was asked to make scales for. Since then I managed to get the two more extreme shapes for my own collection - they are very different when it comes to honing - and even stranger to shave with. You need to use a swooping action because there is so little blade touching the skin.

I have to say that I love having them in my collection but they are not the first razor I reach for.

Same reasons I hope to acquire the #3 myself. The challenge of that swoop both on the stone and the jaw.
One day I will add em.
Thanks for posting.

You could try using the 3M micromesh pack. I've had success with other resin materials, no buffing required. You can normally find a pack of about 10 squares, all 2 or 3" from 1200 up to 3500 grit. You just work your way up through them.