My first efforts

**beenpickin** · 03-25-2009, 03:38 AM

It's hard for me to believe how many hours I've devoted to these.
The Torrey had a deep pit near the rear blade edge and more on the spine.
In retrospect I got quite lucky only loosing a burr when I knocked
it off the table after 6-7 hours of sanding. I would have saved considerable
time by starting with a courser grit paper, not redoing a wedge and not
experimenting with finishes only to be stripped off again (and again) but
attribute it to the learning curve. I had wanted to use ebony
on the Torrey with nickel silver fittings and attribute my many compromises
on impatience, I'm anxious to get one honed. Most of my power
tools are in storage so I used what was available. I started with a
scrap of b.rosewood from a guitar back and a coping saw to rough
out the scales. Then I paired the scales using double faced mounting
tape and shaped/thinned them on a drum/belt/sander attached to my
polishing lathe. Holes were drilled with a Yankee #41 and pinned
with supplies from a model train shop. They aren't perfect but I'll
do better/faster if/when I do it again. At least they should be
functional, I hope.

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**Del1r1um** · 03-25-2009, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by beenpickin

They aren't perfect but I'll
do better/faster if/when I do it again.

Oh, there is no if about it!
Welcome to the inescapable vortex that is razor restoration dissorder! You are a gonner for sure

Looks good

**xman** · 03-25-2009, 04:34 AM

Very classy bp.

X

**claytor** · 03-25-2009, 04:40 AM

Those are some very classy looking razors. Nice work.

**tomandjerry00** · 03-25-2009, 07:04 AM

I think you did the blades a lot of respect with the scales you put on there. They really look great!

**ben.mid** · 03-25-2009, 07:21 AM

They look fantastic & you've set a high standard! Can't believe that's the first time!

**2Sharp** · 03-25-2009, 10:47 AM

Good job beenpickin. You will have to bring those to the MidMo Meet so we can check them out.

bj

**beenpickin** · 03-25-2009, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Del1r1um

Oh, there is no if about it!
Welcome to the inescapable vortex that is razor restoration dissorder! You are a gonner for sure

Looks good

I have feared as much. Thanks to all those who responded and the many SRP contributers
making it possible, Jeff

**treydampier** · 03-25-2009, 11:05 PM

Great Job, if these are your first, we a lot of great things to look for in the future from you.
Again, Great Job!

**Roadkill** · 03-26-2009, 01:40 PM

Great job! And many thanks for the tip about using wood from an old guitar. I have one that should make many scales!

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