Made some more scales

[Pete123]

Well, after learning many different ways to ruin blanks I made it through the process of making scales.

Constructive improvement suggestions appreciated.

The pic of the front of the razor is somewhat deceptive. The wedge is a wedge. The thin part is closest to the camera making it look like a spacer rather than a wedge. Also, you can see a little grit or dirt in this pic. I barely shows to the naked eye.

The scale material is double red coral Micarta.

[Mrchick]

I think they are very nice. Well done!

[Dieseld]

They look real good from here as well

Good job

[xiaotuzi]

These scales look pretty darn good! I like the material and color a lot and the shape is great, not too banana-ed. Also, they are a good size for the blades as far as I can see, and the pins look clean too. My only constructive criticism would be at wedge end (and possibly at the pivot end, can't see in the pics) the scales could be thinned and tapered some. These here are a bit blocky there. Great job overall though!

[sharptonn]

All has been said! Great workmanship and material!
Yes! Thinned and downsized a bit. Well..A good bit!

Thing about removing pins. I curse the whole time.
Should'a done this or that!
Might benefit to undo that and thin it all out.

Will be smashing!

[sloanwinters]

damn. great job. hecka lot better than my first scales. pins look really nice too.
what material did you use for the wedge?

[Gasman]

You get better every time pete. As said, thinner on the scales. I normally shoot for .100 inch thickness on scales. Plus tappered more on the edges. Also a bit more wedge shape although, if your wedge gave you an inch of space at pivot end before pinning the pivot then all is good.

Keep it up Pete. I love the color btw. I havent done any red yet.

[MisterClean]

Pete,
Yours looks better than my first attempts and some of my recent redos too, keep up the good work. I have yet to use macarta, did you use a mask while grinding it down?

[Pete123]

Pete,
... did you use a mask while grinding it down?

I learned a safety lesson yesterday big enough that I'll start a thread on it. I'm glad you asked about the mask.

[petercp4e]

Great looking restoration.
Everything about it, the scales, the blade and the pins look top shelf.
Very nice job.

Pete <:-}