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    It looks good. I hope the first ones I'm working with look that nice. For now I am gonna use micro fastners I don't think I'm ready to learn to pin yet.

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    Looks Great!! I really like the way you used the grain. Definitely want more water protection, tho. Good job!

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    Very nice work, even for a second or third restore. The scales look nice and balanced and the adjustable pins are a great idea. Very nice selection on the piece of wood you used! WTG!!!

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    Thanks to all for your comments.

    I have a few questions myself:

    1. What are a few good brands of Expoxy Resin?
    2. What brands do you use?
    3. Where is a good place to pick some up? Preferably local hardware stores such as Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, etc... Otherwise, a good website such as Woodcraft.

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    Now this is what's difficult to imitate with plastic... that lovely design on your front scale... looks like a human head with long flowing hair.... It’s amazing what beauty you find in the grain of wood.

    Those scales came out great... no doubt helped by a good eye for selecting material.

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    Here are some pics of the updated scales on the razor:






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    Quote Originally Posted by Maximilian View Post
    You need to make your wooden scales at least water resistant.

    Renaissance wax is a very fine product but it is usualy used as a layer of final protection. Also it's not a miracle product either. It will fade with usage so you'll need to re apply renaissance wax every so often. Especially if using the razor on a daily basis.

    To start with you should at least use tung oil. 100% pure tung oil is what I use amongst other wood products. In general several applications of 100% pure tung oil could suffice. Pure Tung Oil is water and alkali resistant offering a protective barrier.

    There's other products and finishes available for wood. Others will hopefully chip in.

    In my experience, this advice is right on. Ren wax is great, but I always like an undercoating of something like 100% tung oil.

    One time I got really nice results by first sealing the wood with epoxy resin thinned down with acetone.. this pretty much stabilized the wood, then I did one more of these really thin seal coats, then light very fine sanding and finished with ren wax...very nice satin finish in the end
    Last edited by Del1r1um; 08-28-2009 at 12:52 AM.

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