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Not All That Happy
Well I finally got around to making a set of scales for this one and I am not all that happy with it. I originally intended just plain ebony scales with metal wedge, but since the razor was far to heavy and put the balance alittle farther forward than I like. I thought if I added some inlays it would increase the weight. I didn't take into account the fact that the material removed for the inlays was only alittle less than that added so it didn't really do much. Suppose I could use some liners, but I am thinking that would throw the balance off in the other direction. For only being a 6/8 it is as heavy as the 7/8 W&B near wedge that I had and that is after I sanded alot of pitting from it. The balance isn't bad its just not where I like it to be at for where I place my fingers when shaving. Not really even noticeable, but I have OCD so it annoys me. Now to hone it up and test it out. I'm not really a fan of the big, heavy razors and since this one is only 6/8 thought it wouldn't be bad, but the fact it weighs more makes me not sure if I will like it.
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Look dam good to me. If you don't like the way it came out I can give you my address and postage to send it my way.
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Ya, They look fantastic. I'd be tickled pink with those on one of my razors.
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Can relate to the ocd, but very nice work.
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The pivot pin being off centre would probably bother me more than a slight imbalance. Another day, another neurotic.
Still, nicely done.
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Let her hang out with your most attractive full hollow,,, then you will feel different about her.
Heavy wedges need love too,,,,,:shrug:
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Instead of playing with the scales you could try a denser wedge material. A lead sinker for fishing is easily enough repurposed.
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Scales look super! :tu I have lots with heavier blades and/or scales. I suppose I can adjust easier than some, but a tight pivot and moving the scales where all feels balanced works fine on any of them. A lead wedge, as-suggested, adds a great deal out on the end, FME.
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I used cerrobend for the wedge, which is similar to lead in weight. I haven't pinned the razor yet so I might mess with it some more. Otherwise I might just keep it the way it is since the balance is that far off.
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Great looking scales. How did you cut the recesses for the inlays?