New Wapi Scales

After using one of my stock Wapi razors and realizing just how unbalanced it was, I decided to do a re-scale. The new scales are Chakte Viga and I used the removed scales for a template. Made a brass spacer out of bar stock and pinned it all together with brass rod. Finish scales with some tongue oil. This wood will darken a bit with age but will keep it's orange color.

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sweet... I like the color

Nice looking job, where did you get your star washers from?

Cheers
John

not sure about the washers, stole them from girlfriend. Had to sand them in half to make them work.

Beautiful work... that looks great

Greg Frazer

It sure became a good looking Wapi! Nice job! Thanks for sharing!

Nice work!!!! I think the washers set it off, and make it yours.... Great idea

I think I saw something like that at a bead shop... I may have some in my wire working box.... Have to dig that up again it seems :D

Beautiful job! I really like the thin shape and color of the scales.

Outstanding Dennis nice work and pinning.

Exceptional! Excellent colour! I too will have a few wapis and i'll want to replace a few of the scales. Making the scales myself seems an ideal holiday project. Would anyone be able to point me to a tutorial on how to make wood scales? Or if one does not exist, then give me a few pointers, or ideally tell me how it is done! I should have all the tools required, my father seems to collect hardware gadgets and things.
Thanks very much in advance

PS: i do own Lynn's DVD and i have his tips on replacing the scales

Really nice job on that one. Wapis make good projects, because you actually increase the value, as they're so inexpensive to begin with, and you end up with a really good product at the end of the work.

V-e-e-e-r-y nice! Those washers are first-class!!!

Greg