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Thread: My first project.
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06-11-2009, 09:48 PM #1
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Thanked: 0My first project.
Well, here I go! My first project. I've been doing stuff like this for years. As a hobby I refinish firearms and pretty much exclusively use KG Gunkote. Some of my stuff can be seen here. Keep in mind, the camo G19 was shot with a little point and shoot in a buddies kitchen. I never did get good shots of it before I traded it for a PM9.
KG Gunkote pictures by toothlesrooster - Photobucket
I also do some amature photography. I shot this blade in a quick, makeshift (5 minute) light box. I have a nicer set up I made, but it's all broken down and stored. I need to get it out since I've gotten the new D90 in.
Here it is. A J. Wonstenholm & Son EBRO wedge.
Scales are shot and it's got some nicks in the blade. Some pitting and a little rust. But I thought, if I'm going to do it, I may as well restore something I want to keep. The blade first, then the scales. Wish me luck! I'm getting ready to put it into my tumbler as I type this.
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06-11-2009, 09:56 PM #2
That's really a great looking project! Awesome blade too once restored...
Please keep us updated in the same thread with your progress with lots of pics and info.
Thanks for sharing.
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06-11-2009, 09:57 PM #3
tough task good luck. i know you will need a lot sanding. Please keep us updated.
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06-12-2009, 06:58 PM #4
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Thanked: 0I will definately keep this thread updated. It's been in the tumbler for just under 24 hours and it's cleaning up pretty nicely. I doubt I'll remove all of the pitting as it adds a little character, as long as it doesn't affect shaveability. I'm stoked! I'm looking for the perfect wood for the perfect scales now. This stuff is too much fun.
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06-12-2009, 11:20 PM #5
Black walnut would look good! But then so would Birdseye maple and......
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06-12-2009, 11:35 PM #6
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Thanked: 3795...and you should incorporate that brass into the scales!
Have fun with your project. It certainly has great potential.
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06-12-2009, 11:38 PM #7
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Thanked: 13246Cool another Gunnut!!!!!!
You will find that many of the same skill set crosses over from gunsmithing to the razors, so do a lot of the tools and tricks of the trades....
Will be checking back in to see how this is coming......
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06-14-2009, 03:23 AM #8
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Thanked: 0Thanks for the encouragement guys! Nun2Sharp, I was thinking birdseye maple with silver inlay. I've really been wanting to give inlaying a try. I definately have plans, let's see how they work out.
gssixgun, I'm definately a certified gun nut! In fact, it's hard to decide where to put money, guns or razors! I have enough guns to hold me over for now. Though it's getting hard to resist!
Over the years I have aquired RAD, EBRD and PAD! For those of you who aren't gun nuts, EBRD and PAD are "Evil Black Rifle Disease" and "Pistol aquasition Disease".
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06-15-2009, 04:33 PM #9
cutting the base off of one of the 9mm casings and inlaying it into the center of one of the scales would look pretty sweet.
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06-23-2009, 06:31 AM #10
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Thanked: 0I just thought I'd update the progress of this project. I knew I wouldn't get all of the pitting out, but honestly I think it adds a little character to such an old blade. It's turning out quite nicely though.
After 48 hours of tumbling to get rust off.
After sanding with 80 and 120 grit.