Thread: First Restoration Help--Advice for Next Steps

Originally Posted by sqzbxr

Here you go: http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...-way-i-do.html

That's the one I've been studying up on--I have scraper on the way!

Originally Posted by jseitz

That's the one I've been studying up on--I have scraper on the way!

That's the way to do it. I did mine by hand sanding and it sucked. Plus I had blanks .250 thick that I got down to like .114 thick. Lots of sanding.

Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

Plus I had blanks .250 thick that I got down to like .114 thick. Lots of sanding.

I opted for the 1/8" blanks at Masecraft. I'm hoping those work by being thin enough to shape, but not so thick as to require loads of sanding.

1/8 inch is still a bit thick. Finish the scales around .100 inches and you will be good to go. Good luck.

Thanks everyone, especially Euclid440. Before and after pictures (600 up through 1200 grit and a good Mother's polishing)