Two Razors finally Done!!!!

I have been working on these for awhile, along with some of the other projects, These two took a little longer because of the scales...

The first one pictured here is a Robson Shur-edge "The Razor That Fits Your Face"..... This one has a long history, I bought one from E-bay, which was the one and only time I have ever been taken bad on there.. The razor came, and I don't know who's face it was supposed to fit, but the blade had been shortened to about 1 1/2 inches so it wasn't mine... One of our SRP members heard what had happend and offered to send me a blade free of charge, that he had sitting around, not being used, (Thank you Syslight "Jim") Well I had it sitting around here forever, because I could not even get into my shop, because of all the snow this winter, until now... I put the 11/16 blade into some Bocote' scales and finished them with 10 coats of wipe on poly...I also used some of the Micro-fastenners hardware with a brass wedge....
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The second razor was the 6/8 + Fredrick Reynolds etched barbers notch, that I used for the "Tumbler Experiment".... I deciced that I would use Pauduk for the scales and used the same finish and hardware as the Robson... (This one will be in B/S/T as soon as I hone it and test shave with it)
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Gorgeous... wow, your scales are beautiful too! Great work!

Cool, good job both look really nice. :tu
Is the second one a wedge?

That Freddy blade is gorgeous!

Those turned out really nice Glen!!!! :tu

They really look nice Glen. Good job.

bj

I love the look of your scales that Shur-edge is amazing.Paul

I like the double pins there! That's a nice touch.

This is how bad it is, after posting those pics, I noticed that on the Bacote' scales, the screw heads were not aligned the same, so I had to go out to the shop and get those re-aligned correctly.......
Now ya know what I mean when I say I'm just a little compulsive.......:w

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Cool, good job both look really nice. :tu
Is the second one a wedge?

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No it is hollowed I would guess 1/4 or 1/2 hollow grind...

Those two str8s are fantastic!! :tu
Fantastic work...

How do they shave?

sixgun, do you shape your scales. by that i mean are outside of the scales rounded/convex like typical bakelike kind or are they more flat such as the wood comes in a sheet/board?


~J

Nice job!

Jordan

Très very nice, especially the first one !

nicely done

Great work. They look very nice.

John

Wild, wild babies! Both the scales and the blades look pretty wild! :D

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sixgun, do you shape your scales. by that i mean are outside of the scales rounded/convex like typical bakelike kind or are they more flat such as the wood comes in a sheet/board?


~J

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You know, that's funny you ask, I have new wood stock on the way, and I have been thinking of how to add depth, to wood scales, without adding to much wieght.... The razor still has to feel balanced when you use it, so just making thicker scales is not the answer... So taking the scales and rounding them from say a 1/4 thick piece of stock I think would set off the balance depending on the wood....
I do have a 4X4X24 Ash Billet That I have sitting around for making fore end tips on some of my rifle stocks.... I might cut some of that down, and work with it, and see if I can get some depth to the scales, without adding to much wieght.....
I have some ideas that have been brewing for a few months maybe it is time to work them out....
Thanks for your question it got me thinking more on this:)
And thanks for all the kind compliments from everybody :D

As always, Glen, superb work - I especially like the rich look of the wood you chose. Great job!

Mark

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This is how bad it is, after posting those pics, I noticed that on the Bacote' scales, the screw heads were not aligned the same, so I had to go out to the shop and get those re-aligned correctly.......

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How do you like working with the screws vs the standard pin? I am impressed with the look but I just worry that the screws and bolt methods will leave areas for water to gather. Have you noticed anything like this?

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How do you like working with the screws vs the standard pin? I am impressed with the look but I just worry that the screws and bolt methods will leave areas for water to gather. Have you noticed anything like this?

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So far so good, but like you I worry about new ideas, (I'm really not sure who actually came up with this idea, and how long ago it started) the peened pins have a 200 + year history and we know they work... They also have their problems ie: bent pins... but even then, they still hold... I sold the Freddy this morning and put a guarantee with the razor, that if these Micro-fastener sets happen to not work like we are all hoping they will, that I would replace them with tried and true brass pins and washers no charge....
Only time will tell!!!!

i try to create that convex curve while making them. takes a bit of sanding to do it which is a pain. but they become slightly lighter and feel more normal in hand.

give it a shot with your next set. you're gonna like the improvement.

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http://straightrazorpalace.com/image...C/sanding2.jpg


~J

Gary
I'm sure you've already posted this but I can't seem to find it. Where did you buy the micro fasteners and what size are they. I need to order some and would like a little guidance.
Thanks
Ted

Answer is HERE. Does no one read the Faqs?

Glen,you got that same compulsion for perfection as those guys at Purdy all the screws on mine line up along the longitudinal axis of the guns.I cant imagine how long it takes to do that. you have great attention to detail(course we would expect that from a gunsmith) Beautiful work, Best Regards gary