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10-10-2007, 02:25 AM #11Senior Member
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Nice! The blued (???) blade makes the grain pop. The blade looks very stealthy! (Str8 shaving while under cover?)
Very nice!
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10-10-2007, 02:53 AM #12Razorsmith
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Nah, you need olive drab scales for that.
Josh
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10-10-2007, 03:33 AM #13Carbon-steel-aholic
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Would you be taping that spine to hone it? Don't know if I skipped over that info... long day and the brain is not full connected anylonger...
I like the way this one turned out, it's got me thinking about the same thing with my manzanita scales
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10-12-2007, 05:27 PM #14Junior Member
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Very nice work Josh.
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10-12-2007, 08:01 PM #15
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Good Stuff.
Looks like you're having some fun now.
Lynn
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10-12-2007, 09:06 PM #16Razorsmith
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Thanks, Lynn. I am.
I got my extra belts from Lee Valley yesterday--220 through 9 microns. After my initial test, I think I agree with Jim that they don't make for idiot-proof finishing. They leave a very smooth surface but the edges tend to gouge the wood, making it hard to get an even finish. I'm hoping more practice will lessen this, but I think some hand-sanding will always be a part of the process.
I've always wanted to get more into woodworking, and scales make a nice little project that's relatively quick from start to finish. Instant gratification rocks.
Josh
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