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Cut a cherry tree about 5 years ago - some pieces were lying around so I decided to give it a try. Everything was done by hand , no electricity involved . Big axe to split , small axe to get me a 5/8 thick piece , wood file to flatten and some sanding paper (100 to 500 grit) + drenched in wood oil. Here is the outcome (on top of the leftover pieces).Attachment 319910
Well done!
I have some cherry about the same age. Might give it a go.
They look great.Quote:
Originally Posted by bartds
Beautiful looking scales.
Great colour and nice work.
Really, really nice.
Pete <:-}
The grain is so rich and deep. Beautiful finish.
I hope you have a blade worthy of them. Please post pics when you have one installed.
Thank you all for the nice comments . Yes I have two candidates . The 504 is a 15/16 with crappy scales ... Them scales have become so brittle that they just keep on breaking . They were glued on several places. A pity I heard too late about the use of liners.
The Belgian made 'Leveaux' is a true wedge , 6/8 , made mid 19th century , missing wedge ... scales are ok - will also give me an opportunity to do a thorough cleaning
I am leaning towards the Leveaux as I consider the Bartmann scales as a must on a 504 ?
Don't know yet.
What do you guys think ?
thanks for the inputAttachment 319919
I agree with you. The profile of the scales you made seems very similar to the scales on the Leveaux. Can’t tell how the proportions work without seeing the scales beside the razor.
Pure coincidence...Attachment 319922
Looks good!
I agree. Those scales will look nice on that old blade. What type of pins and collars are you going to use? I am sure it will be fabulous when its done. Please share the finished product.
Thanks for the advice , but the scales I have made are actually too thin for the heavy wedge and the razor will be totally out of balance I have now realised . The scales on the Leveaux are not too bad , no bug bites , no nothing , and after a soak in oil the polished very nice . I'll just have to make a lead wedge to add . The scales of the Bartmann cracked again and they are imo beyond repair. I watched a youtube vid from 'Lewis Razors' making new scales in wood for a Bartmann and I must say that the result doesn't look too bad. Same shape as the scales I made ... So I'll give it a try ... I'll keep on postingAttachment 320099
Finished the razor today , it is far from perfect , but well acceptable ...Attachment 320211
Very nice, man-love that Bartmann too!
